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Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (also Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam) (October 27, probably 1466 – July 12, 1536) was a Dutch humanist and theologian. Erasmus was a classical scholar who wrote in a "pure" Latin style.
Although Erasmus remained a Roman Catholic throughout his lifetime, he harshly criticised what he considered excesses of the Roman Catholic Church and even turned down a Cardinalship when it was offered to him.
In his Treatise on Preparation For Death he made clear his position, that faith in the atonement of Christ, and not in the sacraments and rituals of the church, are the only guarantee of eternal life.
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When I get a little money, I buy books. And if there is any left over, I buy food. - Desiderius Erasmus
ExoticDanceShoe (Ernestina Deaton) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:00:33 -0000
When I get a little money, I buy books. And if there is any left over, I buy food. - Desiderius Erasmus
It is the chiefest point of happiness that a man is willing to be what he is.-- Desiderius Erasmus
HavetheChoice (John Matthews) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:48:20 -0000
It is the chiefest point of happiness that a man is willing to be what he is.-- Desiderius Erasmus
When I get a little money, I buy books. And if there is any left over, I buy food. - Desiderius Erasmus
BeachTote (Mazie Schmitz) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:59 -0000
When I get a little money, I buy books. And if there is any left over, I buy food. - Desiderius Erasmus
Von den Schlechten Verlacht zu werden ist fast ein Lob. -- Desiderius Erasmus von Rotterdam
dummerserver (Dummer Server) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:00:03 -0000
Von den Schlechten Verlacht zu werden ist fast ein Lob. -- Desiderius Erasmus von Rotterdam
It is the chiefest point of happiness that a man is willing to be what he is.-- Desiderius Erasmus
UrdreamsRhere (John Martin) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:51:15 -0000
It is the chiefest point of happiness that a man is willing to be what he is.-- Desiderius Erasmus
When I get a little money, I buy books. And if there is any left over, I buy food. - Desiderius Erasmus
KidsBooks4You (Fredricka Crook) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:00:50 -0000
When I get a little money, I buy books. And if there is any left over, I buy food. - Desiderius Erasmus
Catholic Encyclopedia: Desiderius Erasmus - Article by Joseph Sauer from this 1912 reference work. An extensive overview of the life, works and impact of this scholar.
Meta Description: [ Article by Joseph Sauer. An extensive overview of the life, works and impact of this scholar ]
Erasmus - Short biographical article on the Dutch humanist, in the Columbia Encyclopedia.
Meta Description: [ Erasmus. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 ]
Erasmus (1466-1536) - Article on his life, writings, and theology.
Erasmus Text Project - Latin and English texts presented by Chris Cudabac. Also features a number of pictures of Erasmus.
Erasmus, Desiderius - Brief illustrated profile.
Praise of Folly - John Wilson's 1688 translation of this, Erasmus' best-known work.
Squashed Erasmus - The Condensed Edition of Desiderius Erasmus' In Praise of Folly
The History Guide: Desiderius Erasmus, 1466-1536 - Biographical information, a picture, and a brief selection from the Praise of Folly.
Meta Description: [ Erasmus stands as the supreme type of cultivated common sense applied to human affairs. He rescued theology from the pedantries of the Schoolmen, exposed Church abuses, and did more than any other single person to advance the Revival of Learning. ]
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