Category Description for John Wycliffe (Wyclif, Wycliff, Wickliffe)
Wycliffe (circa 1330-1384), an Oxford University professor, made the first complete translation of the Bible into English (Middle English). The task of making handwritten copies of his translation was accomplished with the help of his followers, called the Lollards. Wycliffe's Bible was based on the Latin Vulgate.
He rejected Papal authority and other teachings of the Church.
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Annotated bibliography of works and extant manuscripts by Walter Waddington Shirley, 1865.
Papal condemnation with Wycliffe's reply.
Biography and links.
Lengthy biographical article in the Catholic Encyclopedia. Includes bibliography.
An entry by Alessandro Conti from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. A brief introduction to his thought.
A translation into English of Wyclif's words, "It Will Greatly Help You, for Understanding Scripture", and "How to Read the Bible".
Biographical sketch by James E. Kiefer.
1892 biography by Lewis Sergeant.
Summary of his intentions, work, and teachings.
Biography by Pastor Gary J. Hall. Includes a summary of Wycliffe's theology and influence.
1828. A survey of Wycliffe and his times by Robert Vaughan.
1832 biography by Charles Webb Le Bas.
Brief biography of his life and works.
Latin text of Wycliffe's original, including historical and theological survey and commentary in English by Johann Loserth, 1907.
Book 2 of Wylie's History of Protestantism, with an excellent history of Wycliffe and his influence on the Reformation.
Biography and career.
Biography by Pastor Gary J. Hall. Includes a summary of Wycliffe's theology and influence.
Biography and links.
Book 2 of Wylie's History of Protestantism, with an excellent history of Wycliffe and his influence on the Reformation.
Annotated bibliography of works and extant manuscripts by Walter Waddington Shirley, 1865.
1832 biography by Charles Webb Le Bas.
Latin text of Wycliffe's original, including historical and theological survey and commentary in English by Johann Loserth, 1907.
1892 biography by Lewis Sergeant.
1828. A survey of Wycliffe and his times by Robert Vaughan.
Lengthy biographical article in the Catholic Encyclopedia. Includes bibliography.
An entry by Alessandro Conti from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. A brief introduction to his thought.
Papal condemnation with Wycliffe's reply.
Biography and career.
A translation into English of Wyclif's words, "It Will Greatly Help You, for Understanding Scripture", and "How to Read the Bible".
Brief biography of his life and works.
Summary of his intentions, work, and teachings.
Biographical sketch by James E. Kiefer.
