The Counsel of Trent #955 - The Myth of Protestant Bible Martyrs
Oct 30, 2024
Delve into the intriguing myths surrounding Protestant Bible translations. Uncover the truth about the Church's stance on vernacular Bibles and the historical context of translations post-Roman Empire. Explore the link between rising literacy and heresies during the High Middle Ages. Discover how differing translations impact theological meanings, and the role of the Church's authority in guiding interpretation. Finally, examine the balance between freedom of belief and the need for church discipline in preserving core teachings.
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Vernacular Bible Restrictions
- The Catholic Church did not broadly persecute people for vernacular Bibles.
- Restrictions were often regionally specific, tied to heretical movements misusing scripture.
Wycliffe's Translation
- John Wycliffe, a dissenting priest, translated the Bible into Middle English.
- His translation faced criticism due to his association with the Lollards and heretical views, not the translation itself.
Not Martyrs for Translation
- Wycliffe, Hus, and Tyndale were not executed for translating the Bible.
- Their executions were related to theological heresies they espoused, not simply the act of translation.