Oxford and Religious Controversy Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What did John Wycliffe see was wrong with the church
A
He saw serious failings in the in the Catholic church. He was concerned about the church Hierachy, he resented the monk and the Pope arguing there was no justification for them in the Bible
2
Q
What did Wycliffe want
A
He wanted ordinary people to be able to have the opportunity to read the Bible
3
Q
What did Wycliffe campain
A
He campaigned for the Bible to be in English as people couldn’t read in Latin
4
Q
What did Wycliffe argue
A
He argued that the bread and wine does not turn into the body of Christ
