tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post7499569004781873610..comments2024-03-28T12:59:00.516-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: The Precursor to the Protestant Reformation PLUS GIVEAWAY!Debbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-6472140001583482702015-03-20T16:12:48.235-04:002015-03-20T16:12:48.235-04:00I had to do some work on the Lollards for my BA Hi...I had to do some work on the Lollards for my BA History Dissertation, as it involved an event known as 'The Oldcastle Rising' in 1414. Basically, a prominent Lollard Knight, Sir John Oldcastle, escaped from prison was supposed to be behind a rising intented to take over the government. That was actually under King Henry V, John of Gaunt's grandson. <br /><br />It seems that after Wycliffe's death some took Wycliffe's teachings to extremes, using them as a pretext for rebellion against the secular authorities, and rebellion, such as the idea that nobody in a state of mortal sin should hold a position of authority. Wycliffe himself never seems to have supported such action, but in later years, especially after the rising such actions seem have made Lollardy seem to dangerous that there was a crackdown against it. <br /><br />The ironic thing is that some today denigrate Henry V because seven people involved in the Rising were burned, but often do not mention that a number of other were hanged for rebellion (or some such) which rather suggests that many of those involved were no motivated by relgious zeal or piety, but might have just been out to cause trouble....<br />English Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17806974885775295349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-87757335419573357932015-03-12T09:28:05.088-04:002015-03-12T09:28:05.088-04:00RANDOM NUMBERS PICKED CONNIE AS THE WINNER OF SWOR...RANDOM NUMBERS PICKED CONNIE AS THE WINNER OF SWORD OF FORGIVENESS! CONGRATULATIONS CONNIE!!!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-33777476353630301122015-03-10T18:53:23.875-04:002015-03-10T18:53:23.875-04:00I hope you enjoyed learning something about them, ...I hope you enjoyed learning something about them, Rhonda. Thanks for coming by!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-54904898710331870542015-03-10T18:52:16.751-04:002015-03-10T18:52:16.751-04:00Thanks for coming by Kate! Yes, there was legalism...Thanks for coming by Kate! Yes, there was legalism there. But at this point in time there only was the legalism of the Catholic Church so Lollards' beliefs were really going against the grain. Delving into their beliefs about not holding property I believe that was because the Catholic Church had become very rich. The Lollards wanted the church to return to the way it was in biblical times where helping people was more important than accruing wealth.Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-56540113230760519172015-03-10T18:19:26.517-04:002015-03-10T18:19:26.517-04:00I had not heard of the Lollards before reading you...I had not heard of the Lollards before reading your post. Rhonda<br />nashhall@aol.comRhonda's Doingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12955654690240947220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-16879336722527444902015-03-10T14:16:14.682-04:002015-03-10T14:16:14.682-04:00Thank you, Monica! Yes!!! Letting go of bitterness...Thank you, Monica! Yes!!! Letting go of bitterness is very hard. It's part of why I wrote the book. Forgiveness is such a monumental part of Christianity and holding on to it destroys the person God means for us to be. I think most if not all people have faced a time in their lives when they were confronted with bitterness. Some worse than others, but we've all experienced this emotion and need to help each other to work through the anger, hatred and hurt. Thanks so much for stopping by!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-32605828189489231112015-03-10T13:51:39.548-04:002015-03-10T13:51:39.548-04:00Very interesting article, and to think it predates...Very interesting article, and to think it predates Martin Luther and his theses by a century. Like your previous poster, it is interesting to see how differently scripture is interpreted. I was not raised in the Christian faith, yet this is indicative across many faiths and religions. <br /><br />I read the free sample of "Sword of Forgiveness" via Amazon. The opening scene has Pater, a Lollard urging Birthwin to let go of her bitterness towards her father, easier said than done, I say! It is so simple to be difficult yet so difficult to be simple. <br /><br />Congratulations on a great beginning!<br />deo.monica@gmail.com<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04338028343802881738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-2127013633501949282015-03-08T21:52:34.504-04:002015-03-08T21:52:34.504-04:00LOL! I have a love/ hate relationship with auto co...LOL! I have a love/ hate relationship with auto correct! Just think if we all read the same scripture the same there would be one denomination and religion. Wow that is hard to even comprehend. As long as it was interpreted correctly it be like being in heaven!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-40069729789770752592015-03-08T21:48:50.782-04:002015-03-08T21:48:50.782-04:00Yes, knowing Jesus Christ is our salvation. Jesus ...Yes, knowing Jesus Christ is our salvation. Jesus himself didn't follow traditions. Thanks for coming by, Martha. good luck!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-62824050467718578272015-03-08T08:29:27.501-04:002015-03-08T08:29:27.501-04:00Sorry, auto correct kicked in, Lollards!Sorry, auto correct kicked in, Lollards!Connie Porter Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234596850866029756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-37751919562018025332015-03-08T08:28:28.761-04:002015-03-08T08:28:28.761-04:00I don't recall hearing about the Collards but ...I don't recall hearing about the Collards but I am fascinated by this information. It always amazes me how two people reading the same scripture can interpret it so differently. Thanks for your interview<br />Blessings,<br />Connie<br />cps1950@gmail.comConnie Porter Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234596850866029756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-38947783271883629862015-03-07T22:23:45.521-05:002015-03-07T22:23:45.521-05:00I had not heard of the Lollards. It sounds like th...I had not heard of the Lollards. It sounds like they were on the right track. Having been raised Catholic, I concur with their beliefs about the church. Knowledge beats tradition.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05146253065011193292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-53854491009833566742015-03-07T21:14:06.487-05:002015-03-07T21:14:06.487-05:00I thought so, too, Mary! Thanks for coming by. Goo...I thought so, too, Mary! Thanks for coming by. Good luck!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-39922815099814096412015-03-07T21:13:25.342-05:002015-03-07T21:13:25.342-05:00LOL, Melody! Maybe!!LOL, Melody! Maybe!!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-36252216281672931722015-03-07T21:00:57.821-05:002015-03-07T21:00:57.821-05:00I hope you found some interesting information in t...I hope you found some interesting information in the post. Good luck! Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-89862983480388369972015-03-07T20:56:52.237-05:002015-03-07T20:56:52.237-05:00Woo Hoo! I'm so glad it's on your TBR list...Woo Hoo! I'm so glad it's on your TBR list, Loraine! Good luck!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-47270503864095023292015-03-07T20:54:52.143-05:002015-03-07T20:54:52.143-05:00Yay! I'm glad this has peeked your interest, C...Yay! I'm glad this has peeked your interest, Chris. It was a corrupt time and even if it had some political substance I'm not convinced there wasn't spiritual conviction there too. I think it could easily be a combination of both. Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-61308275881424115712015-03-07T20:49:32.098-05:002015-03-07T20:49:32.098-05:00Thank you, MN. Amen, God is not limited! John Wycl...Thank you, MN. Amen, God is not limited! John Wycliffe was an amazing man and went against the church but so did the Lollards. by 1401 lollards were burnt at the stake for their beliefs so whether political or spiritual they must have firmly believed in it to be willing to give their lives for it. Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-68847793931325643692015-03-07T20:42:31.328-05:002015-03-07T20:42:31.328-05:00Wonderful thoughts there Kay. It does seem most gr...Wonderful thoughts there Kay. It does seem most groups have both extremists and moderates. I believe there were those who truly loved the Lord and wanted to see God's people have God's word available to them. Thanks for coming by, and good luck.Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-22149155471944434392015-03-07T20:38:17.941-05:002015-03-07T20:38:17.941-05:00Hey Rebecca, Yes, a very turbulent time. We romant...Hey Rebecca, Yes, a very turbulent time. We romanticize it but wow, what a tough life they lived.Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-10842890626409216462015-03-07T20:37:01.061-05:002015-03-07T20:37:01.061-05:00Thank you Kathy! Very well said. God can and will...Thank you Kathy! Very well said. God can and will use anything He wants to further His plan!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-52847763213175232442015-03-07T20:35:37.123-05:002015-03-07T20:35:37.123-05:00Hey Melanie!! Good luck in the drawing. I hope you...Hey Melanie!! Good luck in the drawing. I hope you get a chance to read Sword of Forgiveness. Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-7758102999144665022015-03-07T20:33:51.240-05:002015-03-07T20:33:51.240-05:00Thanks Andrea, I'll have to see if I can find ...Thanks Andrea, I'll have to see if I can find the movie Luther. It sounds interesting. Church history is so interesting. It's amazing how some started and when they started. I appreciate you sharing your information and opinion. Good luck in the drawing. Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-48398614242149929252015-03-07T20:24:36.566-05:002015-03-07T20:24:36.566-05:00Hello, Angela. I love this time of history. It'...Hello, Angela. I love this time of history. It's full of so many interesting facts. I hope you get a chance to read my book and learn a little more about lollards.Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-30263871250355066962015-03-07T20:10:28.772-05:002015-03-07T20:10:28.772-05:00I vaguely recall the name Lollards, but know nothi...I vaguely recall the name Lollards, but know nothing about them. Fascinating thank you.<br /><br /> marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com<br />Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.com