WYCLIFFE, John (ca. 1330 - 1384). English theologian
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WYCLIFFE, John (ca. 1330 - 1384). English theologian
WYCLIFFE, John (ca. 1330 - 1384). English theologian and reformer, founder of the Lollardy movement. Oil
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1330 1367 1384 1400 Culto Founder Heresy Heretic Movement Oils Paintings Pictures Precursor Protestant Protestantism Protestants Reformation Reformer Reformist Religi Religiones Sociales Sociedad Sociedades Theologian Theological Theology Upright Wycliffe Lollardy Masculine Persons Reformism
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1. Title: John Wycliffe (ca. 1330 - 1384): The English Theologian and Reformer Who Paved the Way for the Protestant Reformation This oil painting depicts John Wycliffe, an English theologian and reformer born around 1330 in Wycliffe-on-Trent, England. Widely regarded as the father of the Lollardy movement, Wycliffe is considered a precursor to the Protestant Reformation and a significant figure in the history of Christianity. Wycliffe's teachings challenged the religious and political establishment of his time, advocating for the translation of the Bible into the vernacular language, the priesthood of all believers, and the rejection of certain Catholic practices. His ideas, which were later developed by the Lollards, a lay movement that emerged in the late 14th and early 15th centuries, laid the groundwork for the Protestant Reformation. The portrait captures the intensity and determination of Wycliffe's character, as he gazes directly at the viewer with a resolute expression. The painting, executed in rich, vibrant colors, conveys the profound impact that this man had on the religious and social landscape of Europe during the late Middle Ages. Wycliffe's influence extended beyond England, as his ideas spread throughout Europe. He lived during a pivotal time in English history, from around 1367 to 1400, when Richard II was on the throne. Although Wycliffe's teachings were considered heretical by the Catholic Church, they paved the way for the eventual triumph of Protestantism and the Reformation. This painting is a testament to the enduring legacy of John Wycliffe, a man whose courage and conviction continue to inspire scholars, theologians, and reformers to this day.
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