Against War

by Desiderius Erasmus

Publisher:

Merrymount

, 1907

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.

Erasmus begins his anti-war treatise with this quote from the poet Pindar: "Dulce Bellum Inexpertise," or, "war is sweet to those who have never experienced it." This beautifully crafted plea for peace includes a forty-nine page introduction by John W. Mackail.

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Key Features

• This is one of the key works that influenced the Reformation
• Includes a recall of the main features of the authors' life up to the date this resource was written

Praise for the Print Edition

We must not forget one of the greatest champions of light against the darkness, of peace against war, of the spirit against the letter, of comprehension against exclusion, of reason against dogma—Erasmus.

—Liberty Review

Product Details

• Title: Against War
• Author: Desiderius Erasmus
• Editor: John W. Mackail
• Publisher: The Merrymount Press
• Publication Date: 1907
• Pages: 113

About Desiderius Erasmus

Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (October 28, 1466 – July 12, 1536), known as Erasmus of Rotterdam, was a Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest, and a theologian. Erasmus was a classical scholar who wrote in a pure Latin style and enjoyed the sobriquet “Prince of the Humanists. ” He has been called “the crowning glory of the Christian humanists. ” Using humanist techniques for working on texts, he prepared important new Latin and Greek editions of the New Testament.