Jerome of Prague

Jerome of Prague was a 14th-century Czech scholar and theologian known for his efforts to promote reform in the Catholic Church and translate biblical texts into Czech. He believed that everyone should have access to Scripture in their native language, challenging the Church’s authority and practices. His ideas contributed to early calls for religious reform, and he is regarded as a precursor to later Protestant movements. Jerome’s work emphasized individual understanding of faith and criticized corruption within the Church, making him an important figure in both Czech history and the broader history of Christian reform.