John Wycliffe

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was John Wycliffe born?Circa 1328
2. When did John Wycliffe die?December 31, 1384
3. Where was John Wycliffe born?Hipswell, near Richmond, Yorkshire, England
4. What is the related topics?Lollardy, Jan Hus, English Reformation, Medieval Theology, Biblical Translation
5. What was John Wycliffe famous for?John Wycliffe was famous for wanting everyone to read the Bible in their own language, Middle English.
6. Why did Wycliffe think people should read the Bible in English?He believed that people should have direct access to God's words so they could understand and use them themselves.

Scholasticism: A medieval philosophical and theological method emphasizing dialectical reasoning and the reconciliation of faith and reason.
Vernacular: The native language of a specific population or region, as opposed to a scholarly or foreign language.
Lollardy: A religious movement inspired by John Wycliffe, advocating for reforms such as vernacular scripture and challenging papal authority.