Summaries

The story of 14th century John Wycliffe, AKA "The Morning Star of the Reformation", who was the first to translate the Bible into English.

John Wycliffe, the scholar and lay preacher of the 14th century who was later dubbed "The Morning Star of the Reformation", risked his life and freedom to criticize the Church for its abuses of power and its false teachings. The dramatized story of his life includes his battles with Church authorities, his relationship with the peasants and his realization that the Bible must be translated into English, so that the common man, as well as the learned, could read it.—J. Spurlin

Details

Keywords
  • freedom
  • church
  • bible
  • 14th century
  • reformation
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
  • Biography
Release date Oct 31, 1984
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Athelhampton House & Gardens, Athelhampton, Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK
Production companies Gateway Films Grenville Film Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 15m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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