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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Norway, go to the [[Norway Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Norway, go to the [[Norway Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
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The Lutheran church records are the [[Primary sources|primary source]] for genealogical research in Norway. Church records [kirkebøker] provide excellent information on names, dates, and places of births, marriages, and deaths. Almost everyone who lived in Norway was recorded in a church record. | The Lutheran church records are the [[Primary sources|primary source]] for genealogical research in Norway. Church records [kirkebøker] provide excellent information on names, dates, and places of births, marriages, and deaths. Almost everyone who lived in Norway was recorded in a church record. | ||
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== History of the Church Records == | |||
Den Norske Kirke (The Norwegian Church), or Statskirken (the State Church) was separated from the state May 21st 2012. Prior to this date there was no separation of church and state. From this date the Norwegian Lutheran Church is not an arm of the state and does not have any more power than any other church (religion) in Norway. | Den Norske Kirke (The Norwegian Church), or Statskirken (the State Church) was separated from the state May 21st 2012. Prior to this date there was no separation of church and state. From this date the Norwegian Lutheran Church is not an arm of the state and does not have any more power than any other church (religion) in Norway. | ||