John Wycliffe (1328-1384) is most known for being the first to translate the Bible from Latin into the vernacular so that the common man may read the scripture without the middle man priest being in the way. Although his work was rejected by the church, his effort was recognized only a few years later when the king of England authorized a translation into English.
John Wycliffe was a man of the people who believed that all should be allowed a personal relationship with God, and his Scriptures gave the world the first English translation of the Bible. He is remembered as a brilliant scholar, philosopher, and theologian, and a compelling preacher who touched the hearts and minds of noble and commoner alike.
