latter anticipated the imminent end of the world, plus a progressive degeneration of and an increasing opposition to the Christian church. CHARACTERISTICS OF PIETISM In spite of Spener’s conservative attitude and his basic adherence to the orthodox Lutheran doctrinal tradition, a profound reorientation revealed itself on many points. The theology of Pietism concentrated on the question of salvation. Most interest was given to those questions which are directly related to the order of salvation and
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