Lollardy Flashcards
What was the term ‘Lollardy’ first used as?
A term of abuse for followers of John Wycliffe
Lollardy originated in the 14th century, what had happened to it by the 16th century?
It had become an underground movement
What does it being an underground movement make it difficult to know?
- how widespread it was
- how many people shared the beliefs
Who were two groups who were the main people known to be Lollards at the time of Henry VIII?
Literate craftsmen and merchants
List the six main beliefs of Lollards
- Christianity should be based on the Bible
- everyone should have their own English Bible
- emphasis on the individual’s relationship with God
- a man could confess sins to God
- didn’t believe in transubstantiation
- predestination
Why did John Wycliffe reject monasticism and the Pope?
They’re not mentioned in the Bible
Once Lollardy had been established as heresy, what happened?
Supported for the movement decreased, especially among nobility and gentry
Why is it difficult to monitor how many Lollards there were?
People who may have been holding radical religious views were advised by fellow Lollards to attend parish services
By the 16th century, where was it possible to identify small groups of Lollards?
In areas of the country where they could have secret meetings
What do some historians dispute?
That by the 16th century there wasn’t a group of identifiable Lollards that had continued
In which group was it still possible to see radical views?
Literate artisans
What did artisans’ trade links mean?
They had the opportunity to access ideas discussed on the continent
What did the artisans question and what might have they had?
- questioned the role of the priest
- may have had English Bibles that Wycliffe translated
