Lutheran
adjective
of or relating to Luther, adhering to his doctrines, or belonging to one of the Protestant churches that bear his name.
Lutheranism
-
a word derived from
Lutheran.
Example Sentences
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The Church of God in Christ, Lutheranism and Methodism each scored +5 favorability ratings, while Anglicanism and the Episcopal Church came in at +3.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 6, 2023
But other factors correlate with Lutheranism as well.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 7, 2022
While an anthem, the various parts of the work recall the Lutheranism of Caroline and Handel, featuring quotations of that faith’s music.
From New York Times ● Sep. 13, 2022
Zuhlsdorf, a pugnacious and old-fashioned clergyman who converted from Lutheranism, identifies with the element of the Catholic church fascinated by old rituals.
From Slate ● Jan. 28, 2021
Lutheranism was rapidly spreading in Germany, but the emperor was powerless to prevent it.
From The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria by Eleanor E. Tremayne
