10. The Gospel in English: Wycliffe and the English Bible

Jul 13, 2025 • Ben Purves

This lesson is an overview of the life of John Wycliffe and an introduction to the Lollards. Wycliffe is responsible for the first full translation of the English Bible and popularized the preaching of the Word of God in the English language.

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