Bohemian-Czech native Jan Hus (1369-1415) is widely considered a forerunner of the Protestant revolt. In 1393 he received his BA from the University of Prague and was ordained seven years later. At the time, the Church was in the grip of the Great Western Schism, with two and eventually three Pontiffs competing for the allegiance of the Faithful. Although the Holy Roman Empire – including Bohemia – was officially in the camp of the Roman claimant, the Pope at Avignon had his adherents in Bohemia – and especially at the university in Prague.
3:00 PM
Heretic of the week: Jan Hus
bohemian-czech native jan hus (1369-1415) is widely considered a forerunner of the protestant revolt. in 1393 he received his ba from the un...
Charles Coulombe
2 min read
Already a subscriber? Sign in
5freearticles every month
Continue reading with a free account. No card needed.
- Five free articles every thirty days, on any device you sign in on
- The Catholic Herald newsletter, every morning
- Subscribe whenever you like for everything: every article and the magazine
subscribe to the catholic herald today
Our best content is exclusively available to our subscribers. Subscribe today and gain instant access to expert analysis, in-depth articles, and thought-provoking insights—anytime, anywhere. Don’t miss out on the conversations that matter most.
Subscribe
