# Pietism (1675)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/1675-pietism
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Themes: Theology

Philipp Jakob Spener's Pia Desideria launches the Pietist movement. At this point in the timeline (1675), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Clement X (29 April 1670 – 22 July 1676).

## Why it matters
Pietism mattered because it shaped how Christians understand God, Christ, salvation and the church.

Pope at the time: [Pope Clement X](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-clement-x)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Pietism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pietism)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Pietism](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Pietism)
- [Wikipedia — Enlightenment and Revival (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Christianity#Modern_era)