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Jerome of Prague
JEROME OF PRAGUE Czech theologian and reformer Date: circa 1365 - 1416
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1365 Czech Jerome Prague Reformer Theologian 1416
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This evocative print depicts Jerome of Prague, a pivotal figure in the history of Czech theology and reform. Born in Prague around 1365, Jerome was a Bohemian priest and theologian who played a significant role in the Hussite movement, a religious and political upheaval that challenged the authority of the Catholic Church in Bohemia during the late Middle Ages. Jerome's intellectual pursuits began in earnest when he studied at the University of Prague, where he was exposed to the works of John Wycliffe, an English theologian who advocated for the translation of the Bible into the vernacular language and the rejection of certain Church practices. Inspired by Wycliffe's ideas, Jerome became a vocal critic of the Church's corruption and advocated for a return to a simpler, more spiritually authentic form of Christianity. Despite his controversial views, Jerome gained a following among the people of Prague, who were disillusioned with the Church's perceived excesses. However, his reformist activities did not go unnoticed by the authorities, and he was eventually arrested and brought before the Council of Constance in 1415. There, he was tried for heresy and condemned to be burned at the stake. Jerome's fiery sermon during his trial, in which he defiantly proclaimed his beliefs, only solidified his status as a martyr and a symbol of the Hussite movement. This print captures the intensity and passion of Jerome's convictions, as well as the tumultuous historical context in which he lived and died. With his fiery gaze and determined expression, Jerome of Prague stands as a testament to the power of the human spirit to challenge the status quo and fight for what is believed to be true.
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