The Life Of Erasmus

The Life of Erasmus is a biography written by Samuel Knight that chronicles the life of the renowned Dutch philosopher, theologian, and scholar, Desiderius Erasmus. The book provides a detailed account of Erasmus' life, beginning with his birth in Rotterdam in 1466 and ending with his death in 1536. Knight explores Erasmus' early life, including his education and his time spent in monasteries, which greatly influenced his later work. The book also delves into Erasmus' travels throughout Europe, where he met with influential figures such as Thomas More and Martin Luther, and his writings, including his most famous work, The Praise of Folly.Throughout the book, Knight provides insights into Erasmus' beliefs and ideas, including his advocacy for humanism and his criticism of the Catholic Church. The biography also examines Erasmus' relationships with his contemporaries, including his friendships and conflicts with other scholars and theologians.Overall, The Life of Erasmus is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides a thorough understanding of one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance era.More Particularly That Part Of It, Which He Spent In England; Wherein An Account Is Given Of His Learned Friends, And The State Of Religion And Learning At That Time In Both Our Universities. With An Appendix Containing Several Original Papers.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.