conventicle
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A conventicle is an assembly or meeting, originating from the Latin word for \"assembly.\" Historically, it often referred to an assembly of an unlawful or irregular character, particularly secret meetings for religious worship that were not sanctioned by law. This usage evolved from earlier meanings of simply \"assembly\" or \"meetinghouse\". The term can also refer to a meetinghouse itself.123
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ProtestantismPietism in the 17th century…private reading, group study (conventicles under the guidance of pastors), and family devotions.
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Stephan had practiced conventicle Pietism in Germany and had influenced Walther and others in this direction. Walther and other Missouri Synod leaders later moved to a staunch confessionalism that left little room for conventional Pietism. The Norwegians, who also arrived in 1839, were almost entirely of the Haugean…
Read MoreStephan had practiced conventicle Pietism in Germany and had influenced Walther and others in this direction. Walther and other Missouri Synod leaders later moved to a staunch confessionalism that left little room for conventional Pietism. The Norwegians, who also arrived in 1839, were almost entirely of the Haugean…
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