The Life Of Erasmus

By Samuel Knight

Book Overview

The Life of Erasmus by Samuel Knight is a comprehensive biography of the Dutch Renaissance scholar Desiderius Erasmus. The book covers Erasmus's life from his birth in 1466 to his death in 1536, tracing his upbringing, education, and career as a humanist, theologian, and writer. Knight explores Erasmus's relationships with other prominent figures of the time, including Thomas More and Martin Luther, and delves into his major works, such as The Praise of Folly and his Greek New Testament. The book also examines the political and religious landscape of Europe during Erasmus's lifetime, including the Reformation and the rise of Protestantism. Knight presents a nuanced portrait of Erasmus, highlighting his intellectual achievements as well as his flaws and personal struggles. Overall, The Life of Erasmus is a well-researched and engaging biography that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116298290X
• ISBN13: 9781162982908
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 632 Pages
• Weight: 1.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"