wyclif Sentence Examples

  1. Wyclif's revolutionary ideas on religious reform were a catalyst for the Protestant Reformation.
  2. John Wyclif's Bible translation into the vernacular made Scripture accessible to commoners.
  3. Wyclif's teachings challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and criticized the corruption of the clergy.
  4. Wyclif's "Lollard" followers spread his reformist ideas throughout England.
  5. Wyclif was condemned as a heretic by the Council of Constance, but his teachings continued to inspire.
  6. John Wyclif's belief in the Bible's supremacy laid the foundation for Protestant theology.
  7. Wyclif's focus on individual piety and scripture study empowered ordinary believers.
  8. Wyclif's translation of the Bible had a profound impact on English language and literature.
  9. Wyclif's writings were influential in shaping the ideas of later reformers, such as Martin Luther and John Calvin.
  10. Wyclif's legacy as a religious reformer and translator continues to be celebrated today.

wyclif Meaning

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wyclif (n)

English theologian whose objections to Roman Catholic doctrine anticipated the Protestant Reformation (1328-1384)

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English theologian whose objections to Roman Catholic doctrine anticipated the Protestant Reformation (1328-1384)

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Wyclif's revolutionary ideas on religious reform were a catalyst for the Protestant Reformation.

John Wyclif's Bible translation into the vernacular made Scripture accessible to commoners.

Wyclif's teachings challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and criticized the corruption of the clergy.

Wyclif's "Lollard" followers spread his reformist ideas throughout England.