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Public Defence of Wycliffe's Articles at Prague University
Jan Hus · 1412
Hus's own defence, made in 1412, of John Wycliffe's teachings before the University of Prague.
Hus's own public argument defending Wycliffe's teachings at Prague University, showing his role as a reformist scholar.
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What it is
This is a text written by Jan Hus in 1412, defending certain articles of John Wycliffe's teaching before the whole University of Prague at Charles's College. It records Hus's argument that the university should require proof before condemning Wycliffe's ideas.
Why it matters
This source shows Hus acting as a public defender of controversial ideas within an official academic setting, demonstrating the tension between Church authorities and reform-minded scholars at Prague. It highlights how the university itself was divided over whether to accept the condemnation of Wycliffe's teachings.
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- Why does Hus insist that condemnation should require scriptural or reasoned proof?
- What does this reveal about the role of universities in religious disputes of the time?
- How might Church authorities have reacted to a public defence like this one?
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