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Encyclopedia of Religion entry for

Augsburg, Interim Of

Interim was a name given in Reformation times to edits given forth by the German Emperor pending the decision of religions disputes by a general council. The Augsburg Interim was made at a Diet of Augsberg in A.D. 1548. It provided that the Cup should not be withheld from the laity at the Lord‘s Supper, and allowed the clergy to marry.

citations: Encyc. of Rel., Canney

article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12

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