John Wycliffe (1324-1384)

by: LMH, 2008

Not much is known about John Wycliffe until his days at Oxford. There he made a name for himself by studying the Bible and debating doctrines with others. He soon saw the errors of the church and declared them openly. He became popular, and many befriended him. He would often debate with bishops, and on several occassions, he was summoned by the Pope. The Lord protected him through his work. In 1381, he retired to Lutterworth. There he worked on translating the Bible into English. His health was failing. In 1384, he died from the effects of a stroke. John Wycliffe lived a very godly life, and he truly was the "Morning Star of the Reformation."