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The Wye Canon is the very first collected religious text in history | The Wye Canon is the very first collected religious text in history written entirely in the [[Common]] language.{{cite dragon|253|44}} While the reformationist movement it represents has not yet ever been successful, the fact that it is in Common had the unintended effect of "making religious texts more available to the masses."{{cite dragon|253|45}} | ||
This book was written by Justin Wye, a bishop of [[Rao]] from [[Jurnre]] in [[507 CY]]. It was promulgated 35 years later by an unknown cleric in [[542 CY]]. {{cite dragon|253|44}} | This book was written by Justin Wye, a bishop of [[Rao]] from [[Jurnre]] in [[507 CY]]. It was promulgated 35 years later by an unknown cleric in [[542 CY]]. {{cite dragon|253|44}} | ||
At the time of its writing, there was a "pantheon" movement. Wye was | At the time of its writing, there was a "pantheon" movement. Wye was an ardent supporter of the movement and sought to unite several major good religions into the "Church of the Greater Good". This is not unlike the [[Edoiran Compact]] which once sought as similar goal. Some churches had followers of both groups, though the pantheon movement was never as successful as Edoira's. | ||
Teachings from [[Pelor]], [[Rao]], [[Heironeous]], [[St. Cuthbert]], [[Pholtus]], [[Ulaa]], and [[Zilchus]] can all be found in the Wye Canon.{{cite dragon|253|45}} Wye tried to consolidate them all into them into a coherent whole. | Teachings from [[Pelor]], [[Rao]], [[Heironeous]], [[St. Cuthbert]], [[Pholtus]], [[Ulaa]], and [[Zilchus]] can all be found in the Wye Canon.{{cite dragon|253|45}} Wye tried to consolidate them all into them into a coherent whole. | ||
=== Physical description === | === Physical description === | ||
As one might expect from a sect | As one might expect from a sect which seeks to unite churches, the cover of this brown leather book is embossed with the holy symbols of [[Pelor]], [[Rao]], and [[Zilchus]]. it measures 7" x 8” and has 363 paper 34- | ||
line pages.{{cite dragon|253|44}} This is an illuminated text with all margins having decorations and the first letter of each page is a large, red calligraphic capital.{{cite dragon|253|44}} "The first page is a copper-plate print of Rao."{{cite dragon|253|44}} | line pages.{{cite dragon|253|44}} This is an illuminated text with all margins having decorations and the first letter of each page is a large, red calligraphic capital.{{cite dragon|253|44}} "The first page is a copper-plate print of Rao."{{cite dragon|253|44}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:46, 23 August 2024
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The Wye Canon is a religious text for a reformationist order tying several major good religions together.[1]
Description
The Wye Canon is the very first collected religious text in history written entirely in the Common language.[2] While the reformationist movement it represents has not yet ever been successful, the fact that it is in Common had the unintended effect of "making religious texts more available to the masses."[1]
This book was written by Justin Wye, a bishop of Rao from Jurnre in 507 CY. It was promulgated 35 years later by an unknown cleric in 542 CY. [2]
At the time of its writing, there was a "pantheon" movement. Wye was an ardent supporter of the movement and sought to unite several major good religions into the "Church of the Greater Good". This is not unlike the Edoiran Compact which once sought as similar goal. Some churches had followers of both groups, though the pantheon movement was never as successful as Edoira's.
Teachings from Pelor, Rao, Heironeous, St. Cuthbert, Pholtus, Ulaa, and Zilchus can all be found in the Wye Canon.[1] Wye tried to consolidate them all into them into a coherent whole.
Physical description
As one might expect from a sect which seeks to unite churches, the cover of this brown leather book is embossed with the holy symbols of Pelor, Rao, and Zilchus. it measures 7" x 8” and has 363 paper 34- line pages.[2] This is an illuminated text with all margins having decorations and the first letter of each page is a large, red calligraphic capital.[2] "The first page is a copper-plate print of Rao."[2]
See also
See also: Feast of Edoira
References
Notes
Citations
Bibliography
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
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| Wye Canon By Jenkin Wye | Item | Book, | Dragon magazine #253 | 44, 45 |