Epistles of Erasmus, vol. 1
Digital Verbum Edition
Overview
One of the most important figures of the 16th century, Desiderius Erasmus was a leading reformist and Renaissance humanist. Through his works and letters, Erasmus championed that true religion was a matter of inward devotion rather than outward symbols of ceremony and ritual, and sought to reform aspects of the Church from within. His works showed an astonishing intelligence, razor-sharp wit, and an authentic love for God and humanity. Soon after publication, his works were translated and read all over Europe.
The Epistles of Erasmus, vol. 1 contains over two hundred letters from the approximate years 1493–1509, plus a detailed introduction, a chronological register of the letters, a table of correspondent's names, and five appendixes.
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- This resource contains Erasmus' collected letters
- Includes a note on the birth-year of Erasmus
It offers an indispensable starting point for every future study of the great humanist.
—The Nation
Perhaps no man wielded a greater influence in the sixteenth century than Erasmus. Both in his relation to Protestantism and Romanism, Erasmus was an epoch-making personality. The modern age cannot be understood without a study of his writings and the tracing of his influence.
—The Reformed Church Review
To read Erasmus is to grow in wisdom.
—Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
- Title: Epistles of Erasmus, vol. 1
- Author: Desiderius Erasmus
- Editor: Francis Morgan Nichols
- Publisher: Longmans, Green, and Co.
- Publication Date: 1901
- Pages: 496
Desiderius Erasmus (1466–1536) was a priest, scholar, author, and translator known as a leading figure in the Renaissance humanist movement before and during the Reformation. In 1506 he graduated as Doctor of Divinity from Turin University, and later was Lady Margaret's Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. He then taught at Queens College, Cambridge for five years before becoming an independent scholar. Erasmus' works were very influential; his books were produced in many editions and translations and printed all through Europe during his lifetime.
Francis Morgan Nichols (1826–1915) was also the translator of works such as Britton, The Roman Forum, The Marvels of Rome, and The History of Dedham.