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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
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1378 Assailed Bourne Friar Oxford Reformer Sick Bed Thinking Wyclif Wycliffe
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This evocative image captures the tumultuous final years of John Wyclif's life, as the religious reformer lies on his sickbed at the University of Oxford in 1378. Surrounded by a group of friars, who vehemently opposed his unorthodox beliefs, Wyclif's expression betrays a mixture of defiance and resignation. Born in Suffolk around 1324, Wyclif was a theologian and philosopher who challenged the authority of the Catholic Church in England. He advocated for the translation of the Bible into the vernacular language, believing that all Christians should be able to read and understand the scriptures for themselves. This radical idea was met with fierce opposition from the Church, who saw it as a threat to their power and control. Wyclif's reformist ideas also extended to the role of the clergy, arguing that they should live simple lives and not amass wealth and power. This message resonated with many in England, particularly the growing middle class, who saw the Church as out of touch with the needs of the people. Despite his popularity, Wyclif's views were considered heretical by the Church, and he was denounced as a heretic by the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1377. In the years that followed, he was subjected to numerous attacks and accusations, culminating in this confrontation at his sickbed. The exact circumstances of this scene are not known, but it is believed to have taken place in the final months of Wyclif's life. He died in 1384, either from natural causes or as a result of the persecution he faced. Despite his controversial legacy, Wyclif is now regarded as a pioneer of the English Reformation and a key figure in the development of the Protestant tradition.
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