Erasmus Against War

Erasmus Against War is a book written by the renowned Dutch Renaissance humanist, Desiderius Erasmus, in which he passionately argues against the use of violence and war as a means of resolving conflicts. The book is a collection of Erasmus' writings on the subject, including his famous essay ""The Complaint of Peace"", in which he personifies peace as a woman who laments the destruction and suffering caused by war. Erasmus was a prolific writer and thinker who lived during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Europe. He was deeply troubled by the violence and bloodshed that he witnessed and believed that war was a fundamentally immoral and destructive activity. In Erasmus Against War, he makes a compelling case for the virtues of peace and the importance of finding peaceful solutions to conflicts.The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of the issue of war and peace. In the first section, Erasmus discusses the causes of war and the futility of trying to achieve lasting peace through military means. He argues that war only begets more war and that the only way to break the cycle of violence is through diplomacy and negotiation.In the second section, Erasmus turns his attention to the human cost of war, describing the suffering and devastation that it brings to both soldiers and civilians. He also critiques the glorification of war in popular culture and argues that it is important to remember the true horrors of armed conflict.The third section of the book focuses on the role of religion in promoting peace. Erasmus was a devout Christian and believed that the teachings of Jesus Christ provided a powerful model for peaceful coexistence. He argues that true religious faith should inspire people to work towards peace and reconciliation, rather than promoting division and conflict.Overall, Erasmus Against War is a powerful and thought-provoking book that remains relevant today. Erasmus' arguments against war and his advocacy for peace are as urgent and necessary now as they were in his time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.