Christianity in the 14th century ever more complex and subtle in its distinctions and arguments. There was a rise to dominance of the nominalist or voluntarist theologies of men like William of Ockham. The 14th century was also a time in which movements of widely varying character worked for the reform of the institutional church, such as conciliarism, Lollardy and the Hussites. Spiritual movements such as the Devotio Moderna also flourished. Notable authors include: Under church tradition the practice of Hesychasm has it beginnings in the bible, Matthew 6:6 and the Philokalia. The tradition of contemplation with inner silence or tranquility is shared by all
Churchman (journal) J. I. Packer, Alan Stibbs, John Stott, Roger Beckwith and J. A. Motyer. Among contributors have been Mary Strong, who in her introduction to "Letter of the Scattered Brotherhood" state she submitted and were published in "The Churchman" across a span of 14 years letters and writings from anonymous writings of genuine religious experience. These were later published in a collection: "Letters of the Scattered Brotherhood", 1948, New York, Harper & Row and subsq. The copyright continues. Churchman (journal) Churchman is an evangelical Anglican academic journal published by the Church Society. It was formerly known as The Churchman and started