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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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RT @EarthSongNews: Prevention is better than cure. Desiderius Erasmus
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RT @EarthSongNews: Prevention is better than cure. Desiderius Erasmus
RT @famousquotefeed: He who allows oppression shares the crime. ~Desiderius Erasmus http://t.co/13CGsesS #quotes
SensiblePeanut (Jochem) Thu, 17 May 2012 00:30:07 -0000
RT @famousquotefeed: He who allows oppression shares the crime. ~Desiderius Erasmus http://t.co/13CGsesS #quotes
Prevention is better than cure. Desiderius Erasmus
EarthSongNews (EarthSong News) Thu, 17 May 2012 00:08:02 -0000
Prevention is better than cure. Desiderius Erasmus
Prevention is better than cure. Desiderius Erasmus
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Prevention is better than cure. Desiderius Erasmus
âGive light, and the darkness will disappear of itself.â ~ Desiderius Erasmus
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“Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself.” ~ Desiderius Erasmus
â@famousquotefeed: He who allows oppression shares the crime. ~Desiderius Erasmus http://t.co/S2o3FxHF #quotesâ
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“@famousquotefeed: He who allows oppression shares the crime. ~Desiderius Erasmus http://t.co/S2o3FxHF #quotes”
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. ]
