Erasmus

Erasmus: The Scholar is a biography of the famous Dutch humanist, theologian, and writer, Desiderius Erasmus. Written by John Alfred Faulkner and published in 1907, the book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of Erasmus's life, works, and influence on the Renaissance period.The book begins with a brief introduction to Erasmus's early life, including his birth in Rotterdam in 1466, his education, and his early literary career. Faulkner then goes on to explore Erasmus's major works, including his groundbreaking Greek New Testament translation, his satirical masterpiece The Praise of Folly, and his influential treatises on education and theology.Throughout the book, Faulkner provides insight into Erasmus's personal and intellectual development, as well as his relationships with other prominent figures of the Renaissance, such as Thomas More and Martin Luther. He also examines the wider cultural and historical context in which Erasmus lived and worked, including the rise of humanism, the Protestant Reformation, and the political and religious upheavals of the sixteenth century.Overall, Erasmus: The Scholar is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important figures of the Renaissance, offering readers a deep understanding of Erasmus's life, works, and legacy.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.