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'''Pietism''' has roots in late 17th century German [[Lutheranism]] following the [[Protestant Reformation]]. The ongoing theological disputes that were dividing [[Christianity]] into competing factions prompted some Christians to emphasize the need for a heart-felt, less intellectually oriented (less "[[Scholasticism|scholastic]]") [[faith]]. In this atmosphere, Pietism was born.

'''Pietism''' has roots in late 17th century German [[Lutheranism]] following the [[Protestant Reformation]]. The ongoing [[theology|theological]] disputes that were dividing [[Christianity]] into competing factions prompted some Christians to emphasize the need for a heart-felt, less intellectually oriented (less "[[Scholasticism|scholastic]]") [[faith]]. In this atmosphere, Pietism was born.

The emerging theological tradition of the ''Pietist movement'' was articulated in 1675 in a key [[treatise]] entitled ''Pia Desideria'' ("Pious Desires"), written by [[Philipp Jakob Spener]]. This treatise calls on Christians to live out the implications of Luther's reformation faith, advocating a living faith of deep personal feeling which Spener and his fellow Pietists felt was absent in most Protestant churches.  

The emerging theological tradition of the ''Pietist movement'' was articulated in 1675 in a key [[treatise]] entitled ''Pia Desideria'' ("Pious Desires"), written by [[Philipp Jakob Spener]]. This treatise calls on Christians to live out the implications of Luther's reformation faith, advocating a living faith of deep personal feeling which Spener and his fellow Pietists felt was absent in most Protestant churches.  

*A truly reformed church, characterized by small group [[Bible study|Bible studies]] and increased lay participation in various aspects of [[Corporal and spiritual works of mercy|ministry]]

*A truly reformed church, characterized by small group [[Bible study|Bible studies]] and increased lay participation in various aspects of [[Corporal and spiritual works of mercy|ministry]]

*Individual [[devotion]]al lives revolving around Bible study and prayer

*Individual [[devotion]]al lives revolving around Bible study and prayer

*The importance of right living, characterized by more than just thinking the right things about God by living in ways that [[Corporal and spiritual works of mercy|demonstrate]] one's commitment to God. See also: [[Sanctification]]

*The importance of [[righteousness|right living]], characterized by more than just thinking the right things about God by living in ways that [[Corporal and spiritual works of mercy|demonstrate]] one's commitment to God. See also: [[Sanctification]]

*The importance of a "heart-felt" faith, sometimes called the "new birth."

*The importance of a "heart-felt" faith, sometimes called the "new birth."