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John Wycliffe - The Morning Star | John Wycliffe DVD

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	John Wycliffe - The Morning Star Vision Video, 2004 average customer review:based on 10 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

"John Wycliffe" is a dramatic biography of the life of the 14th century scholar and cleric who translated the Bible into English for the first time. Wycliffe found himself in the middle of religious, political and social conflicts. An Oxford scholar, one of Europe's most renowned philosophers, he was a defender of English nationalism against the power of the pope and a champion of the poor against the injustices of the rich. John Wycliffe taught that God's forgiveness couldn?t be bought with indulgences. He preached that the only true authority is the Word of God, and the Word could only be understood by all if the people could read it in their native tongue. "John Wycliffe" captures the trials and heroic struggles of this significant man of faith - the "Morning Star" of the Reformation.

Special Features

- English, Spanish, Portuguese, and German language tracks available

- Biography of director Tony Tew

- Study guide from "Reformation Overview" in PDF format

Winner of "Best Film of the Year" Award from the Christian Film Distribution Association.

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First Light of the Reformation

The string of Wycliffe to Hus to Luther is truly amazing in the similarities: lovers of the Scriptures, desire to translate Word of God into people's language, and proclamation of gospel, and thus, resistance and eventual persecution by the church.

This does an admirable job of highlighting this servant of the Word's career and his influence.

Excellent for Bible study and application in our day.

John Wycliffe DVD

Excellent DVD about one of the Great Reformers, who like so many others followed scriptures rather than mans traditions. Moving, gentle, loving old soul, serving God. You will watch this over and over. What a gem!

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Biographical video

What a life! Stirred my heart and made me want to be as committed to the truth as he was.

Wycliff and the English Bible

This one is a good orientation for the history of the first English Bible, produced by Wycliff [1375-1425]. There are some references to Wycliff's followers and the movement which occurred in the latter 14th century. Wycliff's followers were known as Lollards but the movie did not note that.

Wycliff has a problem in that he never changes in age over the course of action, encompassing years. Same flowing white beard, clean and coifed. The acting is spotty and I am not sure if this one is worth the price tag for some. For me, it was. Where else will you see an attempt at the history of Wycliff? It's educational value is its selling point. It has some nice English scenes so the settings are good. This is not a high budget movie.

It's a little rough around the edges. Still, it is a recommendation.

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hard to watch

This movie is low budget and it drags, but it is a true story about one of the great men of that time period. If you can get past slowness and the music, you will learn so much.

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