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John Wycliffe (1320-1384) was an English theologian, philosopher, and early proponent of reform in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century. He is most famous for his role in the translation of the Bible into Middle English and for his beliefs on church reform. Wycliffe studied at Oxford University and became a master of arts and a fellow of Merton College. He was a highly regarded teacher and was known for his critical thinking skills and his ability to challenge traditional church teachings. He believed that the Bible was the ultimate source of religious authority, rather than the Pope or the Church, and that all Christians had the right to study and interpret it for themselves. Wycliffe's views were seen as controversial, and he faced opposition from the established Church. Nevertheless, he continued to advocate for his beliefs and gained a large following of supporters, who were known as Lollards. He was also instrumental in the establishment of the first English-langu...

William Tyndale (1494-1536) was an English scholar and translator who is considered to be one of the greatest figures in the development of the English language. He was born in Gloucestershire, England and received a formal education at Oxford University. Tyndale is best known for his work in translating the Bible into English, which was a significant contribution to the English Reformation movement. At the time, the Bible was only available in Latin and was not accessible to the general population. Tyndale saw this as a major issue and set out to make the Bible accessible to all, regardless of their social status or level of education. He began his translation work in 1524 and produced several editions of the New Testament in English, which were widely distributed throughout England and Europe. Despite the opposition of the Church and the government, Tyndale continued his work and even published an English translation of the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Old Testament). This...