Pre-Luther Reformers
Definition
These were individuals who advocated for religious reform before Martin Luther's actions sparked widespread change. They criticized various aspects of Catholic doctrine and practice but did not break away entirely as Luther did.
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John Wycliffe: An English scholar who argued that Bible was final authority for Christian life and criticized wealth and power within Church hierarchy.
Jan Hus: A Czech theologian who proposed reforms like Wycliffe; he was excommunicated by Church leadership.
Erasmus: A Dutch humanist who called for reform within the Catholic Church but did not support a break from it.
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