History A-Level
Real Presence
What Real Presence means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Real Presence
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Luther’s doctrine that Christ’s body and blood are truly present ‘in, with and under’ bread and wine, while the bread and wine remain.
Topics that use Real Presence
- The development of Lutheranism, 1521–46 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Catechism
- German Mass
- Political authority and obedience
- Princely alliances
- Reformation and social revolt
- Religious radicalism and order
- Edict of Worms
- heretic
Using Real Presence in the exam
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