An Apology For Lollard Doctrines

"An Apology for Lollard Doctrines" is a work that defends the religious views of the Lollards, a pre-Reformation Christian movement in England led by John Wycliffe. The text argues against the mainstream Catholic Church's teachings, emphasizing the authority of Scripture over the Church's traditions and hierarchy. It advocates for the translation of the Bible into the vernacular so that common people could access it, promoting the idea that salvation is attainable through faith and personal understanding of Scripture rather than through the Church's sacraments and rituals. The work defends Lollard doctrines against charges of heresy, stressing their alignment with early Christian principles.