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Erasmus is a biography of the famous Dutch Renaissance philosopher, theologian, and writer, Desiderius Erasmus, written by the American historian and scholar, Preserved Smith. The book provides a comprehensive account of Erasmus' life, from his early years as an illegitimate child in Rotterdam to his rise as a renowned scholar and humanist in Europe.Smith explores Erasmus' intellectual and religious development, his friendships and rivalries with other scholars and thinkers of his time, and his impact on the cultural and political landscape of Europe in the 16th century. He also delves into Erasmus' key works, including his translations of the New Testament and his influential critiques of the Catholic Church.Throughout the book, Smith paints a vivid portrait of Erasmus as a complex and multifaceted figure, whose ideas and writings continue to resonate in the modern world. He also provides valuable insights into the broader historical and cultural context of the Renaissance, making this biography an essential read for anyone interested in the intellectual and cultural history of Europe.1923. A study of his life, ideals and place in history. In writing this book, Mr. Smith attempted three tasks with regard to Erasmus: to sum up many new facts and details on the life of Erasmus; to exhibit the genius of his rational piety; and to explain, by the example of this career, the intricate relations of the Renaissance and Reformation.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.

In this scholarly yet accessible work, acclaimed historian Preserved Smith traces the fascinating history of Christian theophagy, the ritual consumption of the body and blood of Christ during communion. From its origins in the early Church to its controversial status in modern times, Smith provides a comprehensive overview of this complex and deeply symbolic practice.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

""The Life and Letters of Martin Luther"" is a comprehensive biography of the famous German theologian, Martin Luther, written by Preserved Smith. The book delves into Luther's life and his significant contribution to the Protestant Reformation. The author explores Luther's early life, his education, his religious awakening, and his eventual break with the Catholic Church. The book also includes a detailed analysis of Luther's theological beliefs and the impact they had on the Christian faith. In addition to Luther's life, the book also includes a collection of his letters, which offer a glimpse into his personal thoughts and experiences. These letters provide insight into Luther's relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues, as well as his struggles with illness and depression. Overall, ""The Life and Letters of Martin Luther"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating look into the life and beliefs of one of the most influential figures in Christian history.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.

This is a new release of the original 1923 edition.

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This two-volume work, published in 1930-4, is a remarkable and readable overview of the emergence of modern society in the wake of the Protestant reformation. Its starting point is the scientific revolution which, from the mid-sixteenth century, became the driver of rapidly evolving cultural, social and political changes.

The present work aims to set before the public the history, as told by the participants and eye-witnesses themselves in all the unreserve of private correspondence, of the most momentous crisis in the annals of Europe. It is impossible here to appreciate the importance of the Reformation; I have done it, partially, elsewhere, and hope to return to it in future. Suffice it to say that the revolution which goes by this name wrought an upheaval in the political, social and religious structure of Europe and prepared the ground for our modern civilizaiton. Every element of the movement is reflected in these letters: the return to the Bible, the revolt from ecclesiastical abuse and from papal authority, the economic and social reform, the growing nationalism and awakening subjectivism. The launching of the 'Ninety-five Theses' is described and their working on the minds of men portrayed; the summons of Luther before his ecclesiastical superiors first at Heidelberg and then at Augsburg, the great debate with Eck at Leipsic, the trumpet call to spiritual emancipation in the pamphlets of 1520, the preparation of the bull of excommunication and the burning of the same, and finally, as a fitting climax, the memorable appearance of Luther before the Emperor and Diet at Worms, are all set before our eyes. --from the Preface

Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536) was the most important literary figure of the late fifteenth and early sixteenth century. The first truly international author of the Renaissance, his influence upon his immediate contemporaries and following generations can hardly be overestimated. He was the arbiter of letters of his day, the first name in classical scholarship, the finest biblical scholar, the best satirist, and first, or nearly first in a score of other fields of intellectual endeavor. He was also a remarkable personality, perhaps the only important man in Europe who was able to keep his head through the incredible ferment of ideas and beliefs that permeated the age; he never yielded to extremes. He was the great stabilizer of his day. This present work, written by one of America's foremost historians, is the standard English-language work on Erasmus. Extremely readable and fluent, it is also very thorough and very profound in its insights. It makes use of every known source of information on Erasmus to accomplish its threefold purpose: to present the known facts of Erasmus's life, to exhibit his literary genius, and to examine his intricate relations with the important figures of the Reformation and the Renaissance. It makes clear his almost unbelievable virtuosity in letters, analyzes his subtle personality, and explains how this unassuming, quiet, modest man really controlled the ideological destiny of Europe for decades. For many years the study of Erasmus has been somewhat neglected, since we were still too close to the controversies and biases that had come down to us from his time. Now, however, it is being recognized more and more surely that he was a remarkable example in both achievements and orientation, and that our present culture owes much more to him than we had admitted. No student of philosophy, literature, European history, history of religions, theology, or of cultural history can afford to be without this book.Preserved Smith (July 22, 1880 - May 15, 1941) was an American historian of the Protestant Reformation. He was the son of Henry Preserved Smith, a noted scholar of the Old Testament, and inherited his name from a line of Puritan ancestors stretching back to the seventeenth century. He attended Amherst College and Columbia University, where he received his PhD in 1907, and continued studies at the Sorbonne and the University of Berlin. Like his mentor James Harvey Robinson at Columbia, he had a high respect for science and a belief that knowledge of history was a way to improve human prospects for the future. He taught at Cornell University as a member of the Department of History from 1923 to 1941.