the Lollards, heresy and anti-clericalism Flashcards
1
Q
Who founded Lollardy?
A
John Wycliffe
2
Q
What did Lollards want/believe? (3)
A
- they stressed the understanding of the Bible and favoured its translation into English
- sceptical of transubstantiation and the Eucharist
- Denied the special status of the priesthood
3
Q
Lollards views were considered Hersey, but where did they persist their ideas?
A
particularly in south Buckinghamshire
-Newbury in Berkshire
4
Q
When did the popularity of the Lollards begin to decline?
A
after their failed uprising in 1414
5
Q
When did the burning of heretics begin?
A
in 1401
6
Q
What did the numbers of candidates for the priesthood show?
A
that priests retained the support of the laity
