History: May 22 (#3)

History: May 22 (#3)
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May 22, 1377 Pope Gregory XI issues five papal bulls to denounce the doctrines of English theologian John Wycliffe.

Commentary

Commentary

On May 22, in the year 1377: Pope Gregory XI issues five papal bulls to denounce the doctrines of English theologian John Wycliffe. Theology is the study of religious belief from a rel igious perspective, with a focus on the nature of divinity and the history behind religion. Why May 22, 1377 matters: Pope Gregory XI issues five papal bulls to denounce the doctrines of English theologian John Wycliffe. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: May 22, 1377 Medieval societies developed long-distance trade, craft traditions, urban life, and learning institutions that shaped later centuries. The event on this day: Pope Gregory XI issues five papal bulls to denounce the doctrines of English theologian John Wycliffe. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theology (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)