THE WYCLIFFE BIBLE Name now given to a group of Bible translations into Middle English that were made under the direction of John Wycliffe.
Reformation and Religious Wars. Start to Rebellion Roman Catholic Church dominated religious life in North/ West Europe. Many people criticized practices.
The English Bible. Bede (c.672/673 – May 27, 735) Translated John’s Gospel (ch.1 – 6:9) Bede translating John’s Gospel into Saxon Painting by J D Penrose.