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(c. 1330-84). English philosopher, theologian and reformer. Unhappy with the state of the medieval Church and believing that the Bible should be the sole criterion of doctrine, he called for thorough-going reform, questioning, amongst other issues, the authority of the Pope, the validity of the religious life, and the doctrine of transubstantiation. A group of his Lollard followers translated the Bible into English (c. 1330-84).
Those engaged in the study of God.
Belonging to the Middle Ages.
1. Term for a worshipping community of Christians.
2. The building in which Christians traditionally meet for worship.
3. The worldwide community of Christian believers.
The Christian Bible consists of the Old Testament scriptures inherited from Judaism, together with the New Testament, drawn from writings produced from c.40-125CE, which describe the life of Jesus and the establishment of the Christian church.
The teaching on the beliefs of a religion, usually taught by theologians or teachers appointed by their church.
The supreme governor of the Roman Catholic Church who has his headquarters in Rome, in Vatican City. In certain circumstances, his doctrinal utterances are deemed infallible.
The conversion of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ which is believed by some Christians to occur in the Eucharist or Mass.
Originally a follower of John Wyclif but later applied to anyone critical of the church. Lollards emphasised personal faith and the authority of the Bible; they strongly opposed indulgences, pilgrimages, clerical celibacy and the doctrine of transubs
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