The Medieval Church · 1357
The Lay Folks' Catechism
John Thoresby · d. 1373
What it is
An archbishop's instruction, issued in Latin and English, that every priest teach his people the creed, commandments, sacraments, and works of mercy four times a year.
Why it lasted
A landmark of official vernacular religious teaching in England, later expanded by Lollard hands into something rather different.
Where to read it
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