Excerpt from John De Wycliffe
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the life and work of John Wycliffe, a fourteenth-century English reformer who challenged the authority of the Roman Catholic Church. The author places Wycliffeââ â¢s rise to prominence within the tumultuous historical context of the medieval period, where Englandââ â¢s relationship with the Papacy was marked by constant conflict. The book delves into the political and religious tensions that fueled Wycliffeââ â¢s reformist agenda, examining his arguments against the Popeââ â¢s claim to dominion over England and his fierce criticism of the Mendicant Orders, whose practices he saw as corrupt and hypocritical. The book reveals Wycliffeââ â¢s intellectual brilliance and his commitment to a more just and equitable society, where the Churchââ â¢s wealth and power were not used to oppress the common people. Ultimately, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of a man whose ideas paved the way for the Reformation and whose enduring influence continues to shape our understanding of religious and political freedom. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331744016_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331744016
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331744016
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)