John Wyclif, often referred to as John Wycliffe, was a prominent theologian and reformer in 14th-century England. He is also known as "the Morning Star of the Reformation" due to his challenging of Church authority and advocacy for the vernacular translation of the Bible. Wyclif's influence on the English language and religious thought has been significant, and he is often cited as a precursor to the Protestant Reformation. Synonyms for John Wyclif include John Wycliffe, John Wickliffe, and the "Doctor of Oxford". His ideas continue to be studied and debated by scholars and theologians to this day.