So-called “Lollardsʼs Catechism”. The translation of part from middle English to Russian with commentary and introduction article
https://doi.org/10.15829/2686-973X-2020-2-23
Abstract
Publication of the Russian translation of part of so-called “Lollardsʼs Catechism”, which was written by anonymous author in 14th century England. The title “Lollardsʼs Catechism” was given by first editors in the early 20th century, because the text wasnʼt originally entitled. The text is an expanded version of official Catechism, written by ordered archbishop of York John de Thoresby (died 1373). In comparison with the original, anonymous author focused on the ethos of clergy. For some time, researchers believed that the author of the text was John Wycliffe (1320-1384), but now this point of view isn’t shared by scientists. The rhetoric presented in the text gives the reasons to believe that the text was written by one of the wandering preachers, who may have belonged to the Lollards, who were especially active in England in the second half of the 14th century.
About the Author
Sergey A. Zakharov
Moscow Kremlin Museums
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey A. Zakharov, head of the Department Methodical sector
Research interests-English courts of justice in the middle ages, political and legal thought.
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Zakharov S.A. So-called “Lollardsʼs Catechism”. The translation of part from middle English to Russian with commentary and introduction article. Russian Journal of Church History. 2020;1(2):77-89. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.15829/2686-973X-2020-2-23
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