John Wycliffe, Patriot And Reformer

The Morning Star Of The Reformation, A Biography (1884)

von John Laird Wilson

262 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""John Wycliffe, Patriot And Reformer: The Morning Star Of The Reformation"" is a biography written by John Laird Wilson and published in 1884. The book tells the story of John Wycliffe, an English theologian and philosopher who lived in the 14th century and is considered one of the earliest reformers of the Christian Church. The biography provides a detailed account of Wycliffe's life, from his early years as a student at Oxford University, to his later years as a prominent religious figure in England. The book describes Wycliffe's views on the Church and its practices, including his rejection of the authority of the Pope and his belief in the importance of the Bible as the ultimate source of religious truth.The author also explores Wycliffe's political views and his involvement in the political struggles of his time, including his support for the rights of the English monarchy and his opposition to the power of the Church. The book also discusses Wycliffe's role in the translation of the Bible into English, which had a significant impact on the spread of Christianity in England.Overall, ""John Wycliffe, Patriot And Reformer: The Morning Star Of The Reformation"" is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of the most important figures in the history of the Christian Church. It provides a detailed account of Wycliffe's life and his contributions to the development of religious and political thought in England, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the Reformation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Anthologien (nicht Lyrik)
• ISBN: 9781104874339
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.08.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC