The Wycliffe Bible

The Wycliffe Bible refers to translations of the Bible into English by John Wycliffe and his followers in the late 14th century. This was significant because it made the scriptures accessible to ordinary people, who primarily spoke English rather than Latin, the dominant language of the Church at that time. Wycliffe believed that everyone should read the Bible in their own language. His work laid the groundwork for later translations and the Reformation. Wycliffe's translations were controversial, leading to opposition from the Church, but they played a crucial role in the development of English Christianity and literacy.