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John Wyclif preaching
Expelled from the university, Wyclif went into the country and there wrote and taught. John Wyclif (c.1324-1384), English theologian and reformist, having been expelled from Oxford University for opposing papal authority (at this time the pope was based in Avignon, not Rome), preaches to the people. His followers were known as the Lollards
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John Wyclif: The Defiant Preacher of Reformation Ideas in 14th-Century England This evocative image captures the moment when John Wyclif (c.1324-1384), a trailblazing English theologian and reformist, defiantly preaches to the people after being expelled from Oxford University. In this scene, Wyclif, dressed as a monk, stands boldly in the street, delivering his message to an attentive crowd. During the 14th century, Wyclif's radical ideas, which opposed papal authority, placed him at odds with the established religious order. At the time, the pope resided in Avignon, France, further distancing himself from the English Church. Wyclif's dissident views, which included advocating for the translation and widespread distribution of the Bible in the vernacular language, were considered heretical by the Church hierarchy. As a result, Wyclif was expelled from Oxford University, forcing him to take his message to the people. His followers, known as the Lollards, embraced his teachings and spread his ideas throughout England. This image encapsulates the spirit of resistance and the determination of Wyclif to challenge the religious status quo, paving the way for the English Reformation and the eventual translation of the Bible into English by his most famous follower, William Tyndale. This historical photograph, with its rich medieval atmosphere, offers a glimpse into the tumultuous religious landscape of 14th-century England and the courage of one man who dared to challenge the established order.
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