john huss

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition

Proper noun: - A historical figure: John Huss (also spelled Jan Hus) was a Czech religious reformer, theologian, and philosopher. He was a key predecessor to the Protestant Reformation, criticizing practices within the Catholic Church. He was excommunicated and later executed for heresy.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The teachings of John Huss greatly influenced the later Protestant Reformation.
    • We studied the life and martyrdom of John Huss in European history class.
Advanced Usage
  • "Hussite": A follower of the teachings of John Huss.
    • The Hussite Wars were a major conflict following the death of John Huss.
Variants and Related Words
  • Jan Hus: The Czech form of the name John Huss.
  • Hussitism: The religious movement based on his ideas.
Synonyms
  • Reformer: A person who works to change and improve something, especially a religious or political institution.
  • Precursor: A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner.
Related Phrases
  • "Hussite movement": The Christian movement founded by his followers after his death.
Noun
  1. Czechoslovakian religious reformer who anticipated the Reformation; he questioned the infallibility of the Catholic Church was excommunicated (1409) for attacking the corruption of the clergy; he was burned at the stake (1372-1415)

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ gần giống