Synopses & Reviews
In this very readable biography, a noted scholar traces Erasmus's youth, his years as an itinerant scholar, sojourns in England, France, Switzerland, and Italy, friendship with Sir Thomas More, and disputes with Martin Luther. The author also probes Erasmus's mind and character and discusses his writings.
Table of Contents
Preface by G.N. Clark
I CHILDHOOD AND EARLY YOUTH
II IN THE MONASTERY
III THE UNIVERSITY OF PARIS
IV FIRST STAY IN ENGLAND
V ERASMUS AS A HUMANIST
VI THEOLOGICAL ASPIRATIONS
VII "YEARS OF TROUBLE-LOUVAIN, PARIS, ENGLAND"
VIII IN ITALY
IX THE PRAISE OF FOLLY
X THIRD STAY IN ENGLAND
XI A LIGHT OF THEOLOGY
XII ERASMUS'S MIND
XIII ERASMUS'S MIND (continued)
XIV ERASMUS'S CHARACTER
XV AT LOUVAIN
XVI FIRST YEARS OF THE REFORMATION
XVII ERASMUS AT BASLE
XVIII CONTROVERSY WITH LUTHER AND GROWING CONSERVATISM
XIX AT WAR WITH HUMANISTS AND REFORMERS
XX LAST YEARS
XXI CONCLUSION
INDEX OF NAMES