The Author of my Faith
Puritan Board Freshman
I am taking a class on Historical Theology. I just read a brief overview of the history of Pietism and its influence on Protestantism. Being fairly new in regards to Reformed Theology what is the verdict on this movement from a Reformed Perspetive. Some of the things I read seem to be ligitimate. I know that it seems to have given birth to some erroneous movements such as anti-intellectualism and even pentecostalism. But I do see some very health aspects of some of the teachings. I know Count Zinzendorf was influenced by Pietism. Bottom line, is Pietism antithetical to Reformed Theology? Did this movement influence Puritism in England? Inquiring minds want to know