Philip Jakob Spener (1 janv. 1635 – 1 janv. 1705)

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German. Father of pietism (technically a title for the German movement). He was seen as a new Luther. Emphasized the priesthood of all believers to soften the edge between laity and clergy. Called to return to the Scriptures.
August Francke (1663-1727) was Spener's greatest follower.
Pietism established modern Protestant missions.

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