Lollardism
Americannoun
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Convinced that the true meaning of Lollardism was plain adhesion to Holy Scripture, he was prepared to accept the full consequences.
From The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time by Emily Sarah Holt
There was a growing alienation between religious tradition and secular opinion, as Lollardism slowly permeated the thought of the people and led the way to the Reformation.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various
It is remarkable that no mention is made in this parliament at all on the part of the King, or his chancellor, of either heresy or Lollardism.
From Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth by James Endell Tyler
But a direct sympathy with Lollardism was seen in the further proposals of the Commons.
From History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 by John Richard Green
Undoubtedly the hierarchy set all the engines in motion for the extirpation of Lollardism, as the principles of the rising sect were called.
From Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth by James Endell Tyler
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