Wycliffe
or Wyc·lif, Wick·liffe, Wic·lif
[wik-lif]
- John,c1320–84, English theologian, religious reformer, and Biblical translator.
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For one person that Wycliffe stirred in England, he stirred hundreds in Bohemia.
History of the Moravian ChurchJ. E. Hutton
He had studied the writings of Wycliffe and of Hus, and often appealed to Wycliffe in his works.
History of the Moravian ChurchJ. E. Hutton
He objected, like Wycliffe, to the union of Church and State.
History of the Moravian ChurchJ. E. Hutton
It is found in no medival writer, and was taught neither by Wycliffe nor by Hus.
History of the Moravian ChurchJ. E. Hutton
And this Father Wycliffe hopes to effect, if God grant him grace.
In Convent WallsEmily Sarah Holt
Wycliffe
Wyclif
- John. ?1330–84, English religious reformer. A precursor of the Reformation, whose writings were condemned as heretical, he attacked the doctrines and abuses of the Church. He instigated the first complete translation of the Bible into English. His followers were called LollardsAlso: 'Wiclif, 'Wickliffe
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