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Wycliffe (name)
Wycliffe is a given name and surname. John Wycliffe A most notable holder of the name was John Wycliffe (also spelled Wyclif, Wycliff, Wiclef, Wicliffe, Wickliffe) (c. 1320s – 31 December 1384) who was an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, Biblical translator, reformer, and seminary professor at Oxford. He was an influential dissident within the Roman Catholic priesthood during the 14th century. Among other things, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford; Wycliffe College, Toronto; Wycliffe College, Gloucestershire; and the 1841 ship ''John Wickliffe'' are named after him. People with the given name * Wycliffe Gordon (born 1967), American musician * Wyc Grousbeck, Wycliffe Grousbeck (born 1961), American entrepreneur * Wyclef Jean (born 1969), Haitian rapper * Wycliffe Bubba Morton (1931–2006), American baseball player * Wycliffe Juma Oluoch (born 1980), Kenyan footballer * Wycliff Kambonde (born 1988), Namibian footballer * Wycliffe Ochomo (born 1990), Kenyan footballer * Wycliffe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Wycliffe
John Wycliffe (; also spelled Wyclif, Wickliffe, and other variants; 1328 – 31 December 1384) was an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, biblical translator, reformer, Catholic priest, and a seminary professor at the University of Oxford. He became an influential dissident within the Catholic priesthood during the 14th century and is considered an important predecessor to Protestantism. Wycliffe questioned the privileged status of the clergy, who had bolstered their powerful role in England, and the luxury and pomp of local parishes and their ceremonies. Wycliffe advocated translation of the Bible into the common vernacular. According to tradition, Wycliffe is said to have completed a translation direct from the Vulgate into Middle English – a version now known as Wycliffe's Bible. While it is probable that he personally translated the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, it is possible he translated the entire New Testament. At any rate, it is assumed that h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
