Augustan confession
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the statement of beliefs and doctrines of the lutherans, formulated by melanchthon and endorsed by the lutheran princes, which was presented at the diet of augsburg in 1530 and which became the chief creed of the lutheran church.
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pertaining to of hippo, to his doctrines, or to any religious order following his rule. roman catholic church. a member of any of several religious orders deriving their name and rule from . a person who adopts the views or doctrines of . historical examples two augustinian friars accompanied his junk back to china, eager […]
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