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What was Wycliffe's stance on the translation of the Bible?

  • Against translating it

  • For the translation into common vernacular

  • Favored translation into Greek

  • Supported translation into Latin

Answer

Wycliffe was for the translation of the Bible into the common vernacular. He believed that all people should have access to the Bible, and that it should not be restricted to the clergy. Wycliffe's translation was a major step in the development of English literature, and it helped to make the Bible more accessible to the common people.
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