You are aware that the first bibles in the common tongue (middle English) were translated by Wycliffe in 1380, yes?
And it was not on behest of the Vatican the bible was translated by Wycliffe, he took it upon himself to do so. As is evidenced by many letters and parchments, writing and reading the common tongue was spread far and wide. Actually, the translation of the Latin Vulgate (meaning common) into locally spoken languages was a heresy in and of itself, as it challenged the supremacy of the Vatican. See also Unam Sanctam: no redemption without the pope and that is UNIVERSAL.
You are aware that the first bibles in the common tongue (middle English) were translated by Wycliffe in 1380, yes?
And it was not on behest of the Vatican the bible was translated by Wycliffe, he took it upon himself to do so. As is evidenced by many letters and parchments, writing and reading the common tongue was spread far and wide. Actually, the translation of the Latin Vulgate (meaning common) into locally spoken languages was a heresy in and of itself, as it challenged the supremacy of the Vatican. See also Unam Sanctam: no redemption without the pope and that is UNIVERSAL.