Wycliffe's New Testament

John Wycliffe's New Testament translation:

Completed in the 1380s, John Wycliffe's New Testament stands as a landmark in Christian history and English literature. As the first English translation of the New Testament, it was rendered directly from the Latin Vulgate by Wycliffe and his followers, breaking the barriers that confined scripture to Latin and making God's word accessible to the common people.

Wycliffe’s mission to democratize scripture challenged the prevailing norms of his time, fostering a movement toward personal faith and the accessibility of sacred texts in the vernacular. This translation preserves the poetic and powerful language of the era while reflecting the theological concerns of a church in transition.

Centered on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Wycliffe’s New Testament invites readers into a transformative spiritual journey, underscoring the enduring importance of scripture as a guide for personal faith and devotion.