Here We Stand The Morning Star of the Reformation: John Wycliffe (c. 1330–1384)
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Sep 25, 2024 Explore the life of John Wycliffe, the Morning Star of the Reformation, as he challenges papal authority and champions Scripture's supremacy. Delve into his groundbreaking work translating the Bible into English, defying Church rules, and his influence on reformers like Hus and Luther. Discover the rise of the Lollards, who spread Wycliffe's teachings across England. Despite facing condemnation after his death, Wycliffe's legacy endures as a pivotal figure in shaping the Reformation.
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Wycliffe As A Pre-Reformation Beacon
- John Wycliffe emerged as an early herald of reform in the 14th century, well before Luther's time.
- He stands as a visible precursor who signaled change while institutional darkness remained.
Oxford Formation and Intellectual Shift
- Wycliffe studied and then taught at Oxford, rising to master of Balliol College and shifting from philosophy to deep biblical study.
- Immersion in Scripture led him to see wide ecclesial corruption and to write critiques of papal authority.
Three Treatises That Shaped Reform
- Wycliffe's three major works dismantled papal supremacy, church overreach in civil matters, and asserted Scripture's ultimate authority.
- These writings laid intellectual foundations that later reformers, like Hus and Luther, would build on.
