My question is not in error. The Reformation largely drew upon the Marcion heresies, and those to whom Paul was the greater and Jesus the lesser.
The Church was still changing itself and its rules regarding the Bible after Gutenberg, but had not the manpower or the resources in order to ensure an accurate translation into all the different languages.
Wyclif’s translation was a horrible one. The KJV has been proven to be substantially in error. Ditto all those unauthorized versions in all the other languages.
Dr. E will tell you that I became convince of the Reformed position based upon Augustine's writings-not Calvin. You'll find that Calvin quotes from a number of early church fathers. I think you're caught in a Marcion loop. Calvin also did extensive writings in the Old Testament.
Wyclif’s translation was a horrible one. The KJV has been proven to be substantially in error. Ditto all those unauthorized versions in all the other languages.
I'll take some of these translations over the Catholic version any day with some of it's questionable translations. This is the 21st century. There are plenty of websites devoted to showing the existing text and the correct translation. And we don't need a Pope to tell us what it says.
The church lacked the "manpower and resources" to get the Bible to the people, even after Gutenberg? LOL. That sure wasn't very good planning on the part of God, was it?
Meanwhile the magisterium managed to find the cash to build St. Peter's. Apparently the magisterium's priorities were gold and silver and earthly temples over the word of God.
Wycliffe's translation was a horrible one. The KJV has been proven to be substantially in error. Ditto all those unauthorized versions in all the other languages.
Yeah, right. Everyone's wrong, in every nation and language and age, except the RCC.
I have faith God will continue to get His word to His people, just like He always has done -- unchained.