lollardism (Meaning)
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lollardism (n.)
Alt. of Lollardy
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lollardism Sentence Examples
- Lollardism, a religious movement that challenged the authority of the Catholic Church, emerged in England in the 14th century.
- The Lollards believed in the importance of personal piety and criticized the lavish lifestyle of the clergy.
- The teachings of Lollardism spread rapidly throughout England, particularly among the lower classes.
- The movement was met with hostility from the Church and the government, which prosecuted and executed its followers.
- Despite persecution, Lollardism influenced the development of English Protestantism and helped pave the way for the Reformation.
- The movement's name comes from the Dutch word "lolhard," meaning "mumbler," which was used to mock the Lollards' practice of reciting religious texts in private.
- Lollardism was a significant force in the social and religious landscape of pre-Reformation England.
- The movement promoted literacy and the use of the vernacular in religious devotion.
- The Lollards advocated for the abolition of ecclesiastical taxes and the confiscation of Church property.
- The suppression of Lollardism by the Catholic Church and the English monarchy contributed to the eventual rise of Protestantism in England.
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Alt. of Lollardy
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Lollardism, a religious movement that challenged the authority of the Catholic Church, emerged in England in the 14th century.
The Lollards believed in the importance of personal piety and criticized the lavish lifestyle of the clergy.
The teachings of Lollardism spread rapidly throughout England, particularly among the lower classes.
The movement was met with hostility from the Church and the government, which prosecuted and executed its followers.
