The People's Faith In The Time Of Wyclif (1919) - Bernard Lord Manning - Bog

The People's Faith in the Time of Wyclif is a historical book written by Bernard Lord Manning and first published in 1919. The book focuses on the religious and social aspects of 14th-century England, particularly during the time of John Wyclif, an Oxford theologian who challenged the authority of the Catholic Church.Manning explores the beliefs and practices of the common people during this period, examining their relationship with the Church and their understanding of religious doctrine. He also delves into the political and economic factors that influenced the religious landscape of the time, including the Black Death and the Peasants' Revolt.Throughout the book, Manning highlights the impact of Wyclif's teachings on the people of England, including his advocacy for the translation of the Bible into English and his criticism of the Church's wealth and corruption. He also examines the responses of Church authorities to Wyclif's ideas, including the condemnation of his teachings as heretical.Overall, The People's Faith in the Time of Wyclif offers a comprehensive look at the religious and social climate of 14th-century England, shedding light on the beliefs and practices of the common people and the impact of one of the era's most influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.