Lollardy and Heresy

A crackdown on proto-Protestantism emerges amid political turmoil and rising anxieties about heresy, particularly influenced by events in Bohemia. The tale of John, a tailor condemned for his controversial views on the Eucharist, reveals the dramatic intersection of faith and fear, culminating in a public execution that draws the attention of the prince. As flames approach, a desperate offer for recantation underscores the high stakes of belief in a time of uncertainty.