Here We Stand The First Tremor: Peter Waldo (Died by 1218)
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Oct 1, 2024 Discover the fascinating journey of Peter Waldo, a wealthy merchant turned spiritual seeker. His radical decision to give up his wealth and embrace a life of preaching sparked a movement among the poor in Lyon. Dive into Waldo's innovative translation of the Bible and his critiques of Catholic practices, which led to both papal approval and eventual excommunication. Explore how the Waldensians laid early groundwork for Protestant beliefs, all while facing persecution across Europe. Waldo's legacy as a proto-Reformer is nothing short of revolutionary.
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Merchant Turned Street Preacher
- Peter Waldo was a wealthy Lyon merchant who renounced his wealth after a spiritual crisis and sold everything to help the poor.
- He then began preaching publicly from a vernacular Bible and attracted a devoted group of disciples called the poor of Lyon.
Scripture As The Movement's Fuel
- Waldo prioritized Scripture by commissioning a vernacular translation because he could not access the Latin Vulgate.
- This emphasis on accessible Bible teaching seeded a movement that questioned church authority and practices.
Proto-Protestant Doctrinal Shift
- The Waldensians gradually adopted positions that closely matched later Protestant doctrines, rejecting authorities and practices not grounded in Scripture.
- Their beliefs anticipated Reformation themes like sola scriptura and universal priesthood of believers.
