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    Lollards, Luther and critics

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    The Lollards spread criticisms of church wealth and practices, Luther's ideas from Germany challenged papal authority and key doctrines, and critics attacked abuses and corruption.
    OCR · The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 (J410/12) - English Reformation c.1520–c.1535

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