Term
Lollardy
A movement initiated by John Wycliffe that emphasized preaching and Bible reading while rejecting the doctrine of transubstantiation.
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Definition
Name given to the movement initiated by John Wycliffe. They emphasized preaching reading the Bible and discounted belief in transubstantiation.
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- Influenced by
- John WycliffePerson
- Contrasted with
Sources
- 1.Jerald C. Brauer and B. A. Gerrish, ed. The Westminster Dictionary of Church History. (Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1971). 508Original citation: Brauer, Jerald C., and B. A. Gerrish, eds. The Westminster Dictionary of Church History. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1971, 508.
Last revised August 14, 2026