Danish Christianity

Abstract The kingdom of Denmark belongs to the Nordic region of Northern Europe, along with Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. These five nations share a religious history dominated by Lutheranism. The following article provides a historical overview of Danish Christianity from the 8th century to...

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Main Author: Green, Todd
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9780470670606.wbecc0389
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Summary:Abstract The kingdom of Denmark belongs to the Nordic region of Northern Europe, along with Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. These five nations share a religious history dominated by Lutheranism. The following article provides a historical overview of Danish Christianity from the 8th century to the present, with particular attention given to Denmark's Lutheran heritage.