Lollardy and 12 Conclusions Flashcards
What was the significance of the 12 Conclusions being presented to Parliament?
Though rejected, it became an important part of the Lollard canon and brought attention to the movement’s criticisms of the Church.
Who were the “Lollard Knights”?
They were nobles who supported Wyclifite ideas, including Sir Thomas Latimer, Sir John Peachey, and Sir Richard Storey. They were influential in the further spread of the movement, providing financial support for the sponsorship of Wyclifite texts, as well as protection from local church authorities.
What was the Oldcastle’s Revolt in 1414?
It was a failed rebellion led by Sir John Oldcastle, who had anticlericalism and political resentment, and was supported by Lollards. Wyclif was blamed for the revolt’s failure.
Who were the “Iterant Preachers”?
The “Iterant Preachers” were traveling preachers who linked communities in the Midlands, Kent, East Anglia, and London in the 1430s. They played an important role in spreading Lollard ideas on a local scale.
How did Lollards blend in with Catholics?
Lollards blended in with Catholics at the Catholic Mass, and the fusion of secular and religious spaces enabled households of Lollardy to survive if just one was found to be heretical.
Academic and Clerical Movement - 1
John Wyclif writes and preaches in Oxford. His ideas gain some academic and political support but remain out of the laity’s reach.
Support from Academia and Nobility -2
Wyclif moves to Lutterworth, leaving strands of academic support in Oxford and in the nobility. Examples include Robert Lechlade, William White, and Thomas Turk.
Lower Clergy and Early Spread - 3
Members of the lower clergy, such as William Swinderby of Leicester, economically disadvantaged but with pastoral responsibilities, spread the movement into towns and villages.
The 12 Conclusions - 4
The 12 Conclusions appear at Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s, listing statements that criticize the Roman Catholic Church.
Support from “Lollard Knights” - 5
The “Lollard Knights,” such as Sir Thomas Latimer, Sir John Peachey, and Sir Richard Storey, still support Wyclifite ideas and provide financial support for the sponsorship of Wyclifite texts and protection from local church authorities.
Vernacular Bible and Talented Preachers - 6
The Bible is fully translated into the vernacular language, and talented preachers, such as William Swinderby, disseminate these texts to the laity, popularizing the Lollard movement.
Oldcastle’s Revolt- 7
Sir John Oldcastle’s revolt fails spectacularly, and Wyclif is blamed for it.
Family and Community - 8
Lollardy takes on a distinct character, with “True Men and True Women” calling for the radical disendowment of the Church and the establishment of communal property. The “Iterant Preacher” links communities in the Midlands, Kent, East Anglia, and London. Lollardy becomes a movement spread on a local scale, blending in with Catholics at the Catholic Mass. The home becomes a place of worship.
