This book provides an overview of the history, theology, and organization of the Protestant Church in Germany. George Henry Schodde traces the development of the German Reformation, explores the distinctive features of Lutheran and Reformed theology, and describes the various denominations and agencies that make up the church today. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and theology of Protestantism in Germany.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.