What is the difference between Protestantism and Evangelicalism?

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Evangelicalism is a kind of Protestantism.

From wikipedia:

Evangelicalism is a Protestant Christian movement which began in Great Britain in the 1730s and gained popularity in the United States during the series of Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th century. Its key commitments are:

  1. The need for personal conversion (or being "born again")

  2. A high regard for biblical authority

  3. An emphasis on teachings that proclaim the saving death and resurrection of the Son of God, Jesus Christ

  4. Actively expressing and sharing the gospel.

Contrast this with the traditional lutheran church that does not have the concept of being "born again" (1), also believes in the Tradition (2), don't know about (3) and traditionally being a part of the power mechanisms of its countries (4).

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