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denomination. The church has its own distinct tradition, originated from the missionary work of

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and

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. The movement ascribes a spiritual heritage from the Schwarzenau Brethren. Moreover, the Italian fellowship of Brethren has largely incorporated elements of the

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tradition, both in the

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and

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fashion, and has been influenced also by the work of American

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missionaries. Theologically, the Italian Brethren are

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. A smaller network of churches espouses a Christian fundamentalist doctrine, with strong influences from

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. Nearly all Italian Brethren are cessationists regarding

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manifestation, though some members are involved in charismatic, ecumenical groups. The denomination includes about 300 local churches and 20,000 members throughout Italy.

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Evangelicalism in Italy Anabaptist denominations Italian evangelicals Protestantism in Italy

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