The Lives Of John Wicliff, Lord Cobham, John Huss, Jerome Of Prague, And Zisca (1766)

The Lives of John Wicliff, Lord Cobham, John Huss, Jerome of Prague, and Zisca is a historical account written by William Gilpin in 1766. The book details the lives of five prominent figures in the Protestant Reformation movement during the 14th and 15th centuries. John Wicliff was an English theologian who challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and translated the Bible into English. Lord Cobham was an English nobleman who supported Wicliff's teachings and was eventually burned at the stake for his beliefs. John Huss was a Czech theologian who also challenged the Catholic Church and was burned at the stake for heresy. Jerome of Prague was a Czech scholar who supported Huss and was also burned at the stake. Zisca was a Czech general who led a successful rebellion against the Catholic Church and the Holy Roman Empire. Gilpin's book provides a detailed account of each of these figures' lives, including their contributions to the Protestant Reformation and the events that led to their deaths. The book also explores the political and religious climate of Europe during this time period and the impact these individuals had on the development of Protestantism. Overall, The Lives of John Wicliff, Lord Cobham, John Huss, Jerome of Prague, and Zisca is a valuable historical resource for those interested in the Protestant Reformation and the individuals who played a significant role in it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.