Wyclif Collection

Wyclif / Paget / Harpers
JOHN WYCLIF religious reformer, depicted writing

Sawtre, Lollard, Burns
William Sawtre, priest of St Osyths church, London, is burnt for following the heretical views of Wyclif : he is considered to be the first Lollard martyr

John Wyclif and the Lollards
John Wyclif, Christian theologian and reformer, sending out some of his followers, known as Lollards, on their teaching missions

John Wycliffe Circa 1325 To 1384. English Theologian, Reformist And Translator From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Wyclif / Fox Martyrs / Burnt
JOHN WYCLIF In 1425 his body is exhumed and burnt at Lutterworth by the ecclesiastical establishment and his ashes cast into the river

Wyclif / Anon Oval
JOHN WYCLIF English religious reformer and theologian, initiated the first complete translation of the Bible into English

WYCLIF'S ASHES SCATTERED
After his death, the Council of Constance condemns Wyclif for heresy : his body is exhumed, burnt and the ashes cast into the brook Swift, and carried to the wide world... Date: 1384

Wyclif appearing before the prelates at St Pauls (engraving)
6004443 Wyclif appearing before the prelates at St Pauls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wyclif appearing before the prelates at St Paul s)

Wicliffe before the Convocation at Oxford, illustration from
619630 Wicliffe before the Convocation at Oxford, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Wicliffe and the monks: scene in the bed-chamber, illustration from
619628 Wicliffe and the monks: scene in the bed-chamber, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

The trial of Wyclif (engraving)
2792906 The trial of Wyclif (engraving) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The trial of Wyclif)

Wicliffe on his death bed assailed by Friars, engraved by T. Bolton (coloured engraving)
STC418704 Wicliffe on his death bed assailed by Friars, engraved by T. Bolton (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wycliffe (c.1330-84)

Wycliffe explains his thoughts before the Archbishop
John Wycliffe (circa 1320s 1384) -an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, biblical translator, reformer, priest, and a seminary professor at the University of Oxford

Destruction of the works of Wicliffe at Prague, illustration from
619631 Destruction of the works of Wicliffe at Prague, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Popular demonstration at Lambeth Palace in favour of Wicliffe
619627 Popular demonstration at Lambeth Palace in favour of Wicliffe, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Trial of Wicliffe, illustration from The History of Protestantism
619629 Trial of Wicliffe, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878 (engraving) by English School

Wyclif sending out his "poor priests"(engraving)
2792905 Wyclif sending out his " poor priests" (engraving) by Yeames, William Frederick (1835-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wiclif (engraving)
664908 Wiclif (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wiclif. Illustration from Cathedrals, Abbeys and Churches by T G Bonney (Cassell, 1891)

Expelled from the university, Wyclif went into the country and there wrote and taught
3949296 Expelled from the university, Wyclif went into the country and there wrote and taught, from English Literature pub.by T C & EC Jack, c.1920 (colour litho) by Skelton, J. R

John Wycliffe at work, 19th century. Artist: Anonymous
John Wycliffe at work, 19th century. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

John Wycliffe on his sickbed rejects an appeal from a group of friars to retract his teachings, Oxford, 1378. John Wycliffe, also spelled Wycliff, Wyclif, Wicliffe and Wiclif, c.1330 - 1384

Wycliffe On His Sick Bed Assailed By The Friars At Oxford 1378. John Wycliffe, Also Spelled Wycliff, Wyclif, Wicliffe, Wiclif, C.1330-1384, English Theologian, Philosopher And Church Reformer

John Wycliffe Also Spelled Wycliff, Wyclif, Wicliffe, Wiclif, C. 1330-1384
John Wycliffe Also Spelled Wycliff, Wyclif, Wicliffe, Wiclif, C.1330-1384. English Theologian, Philosopher And Church Reformer. From The Book " Gallery Of Portraits" Published London 1833

Wyclif Sending Out His Poor Priests. John Wyclif C. 1330-1384, English Theologian, Philosopher And Church Reformer
Wyclif Sending Out His Poor Priests. John Wyclif C.1330-1384, English Theologian, Philosopher And Church Reformer. From The Picture By W.F. Yeames

After A Page In John Wycliffes English Bible From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

PREL2A-00057
John Wycliffe translating the Bible into English, 1300s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wyclif Paralysed
JOHN WYCLIF religious reformer, translator and theologian depicted stricken by paralysis in his church at Lutterworth. Date: 1324 - 1384

Wyclif Writing
JOHN WYCLIF religious reformer, translator and theologian depicted writing against papacy. Date: 1324 - 1384

John Wyclif
JOHN WYCLIF religious reformer, translator and theologian Date: 1324 - 1384

John Wyclif
JOHN WYCLIF

John Wycliffe (c. 1330-84) on his sickbed assailed by the friars at Oxford, 1378
KW259449 John Wycliffe (c.1330-84) on his sickbed assailed by the friars at Oxford, 1378, from Illustrations of English and Scottish History Volume I (engraving) by Thomas

The Trial of John Wycliffe (1330-1384) in 1378 (engraving)
KW211594 The Trial of John Wycliffe (1330-1384) in 1378 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Lutterworth church, Leicestershire
The church and churchyard at Lutterworth, Leicestershire. John Wyclif was rector here from 1374 to 1384, and it was here that he produced the first translation into English of the Christian Bible

Lollards Prison
Part of Lambeth Palace, designed to house the followers of Wyclif - known as Lollards - who opposed some of the teachings of the Church

Wyclif / Thomas / Bourne
JOHN WYCLIF on his sickbed at Oxford in 1378, the religious reformer is assailed by friars who are not of his way of thinking Date: 1324 - 1384

Wyclif / Roberts
JOHN WYCLIF religious reformer

Wyclif / White
JOHN WYCLIF religious reformer

Henry IV Marches Out
King Henry IV marches out to deal with the Lollards (followers of Wyclif) who are revolting in London - Oldcastles Rebellion - against being persecuted

WYCLIF
JOHN WYCLIF English religious reformer and theologian, initiated the first complete translation of the Bible into English

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Wyclif, also known as John Wycliffe, was a prominent figure in English history during the 14th century. Born around 1325, he was an influential theologian, reformist, and translator. His ideas sparked controversy and led to the formation of the Lollard movement. Wyclif's teachings challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and its practices. He believed that individuals should have direct access to religious texts like the Bible instead of relying solely on clergy interpretation. This belief made him a target for criticism from those in power. The burning passion within Wyclif ignited change throughout England. His followers, known as Lollards, spread his ideas far and wide despite facing persecution from both church officials and political leaders such as Sawtre. In 1384, Wyclif passed away but his legacy lived on. The ashes of this remarkable man were scattered symbolizing his lasting impact on society. One notable event in Wyclif's life was when he appeared before prelates at St Pauls Cathedral. This engraving captures the intensity of that moment as he defended his beliefs against powerful adversaries. Another illustration depicts Wicliffe before Convocation at Oxford where he fearlessly stood up for what he believed in amidst opposition from scholars such as Paget and Harpers. Even on his deathbed, Friars assailed him with their opposing views; however, undeterred by their presence, Wicliffe remained steadfast until his last breath - a testament to his unwavering commitment to reforming religious practices. Today we remember John Wyclif not only for challenging established norms but also for paving the way towards religious freedom and individual empowerment through translation efforts like no other English theologian had done before him.