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The Beggar's Bible

Part of the Religious Heritage series

John Wycliffe is a famous Oxford professor who translated the Bible into English. Wycliffe believes that everyone should be able to read the Bible. Arnold Hutton hears Wycliffe's teachings and is inspired by his ideas. Arnold learns that Wycliffe's enemies are sending spies to his lectures and encouraging Oxford students to riot. Will Arnold be able to convince Wycliffe that he is in danger? Will they be able to save the English translation of the Bible? For 9-to-14-year-olds.

Genre
historical fictionmedievalchristian fiction
Themes
christianhistory
Setting
middle ages
Subject
biography
Audience
childrensyoung adult
Length
short · 136 pages

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