The Colloquies of Desiderius Erasmus, vol. 1

by Desiderius Erasmus

Publisher:

Gibbings & Co.

, 1900

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 Colloquies of Erasmus still hold interest to many—the linguist, the historian, the moralist, the theologian, the lover of fiction—the short ruminations that fill these pages are funny, inspiring, rich with knowledge, poignant, captivating, and entertaining. These works were in high demand when they were published, creating a sensation all over Europe and placing Erasmus on the short list of must-read Latin scholars. Volume one contains the following Colloquies:

• Courtesy in Saluting
• Family Discourse
• Of Rash Vows
• Of Benefice-Hunters
• Of a Soldier's Life
• The Commands of a Master
• The School-Master's Admonitions
• Of Various Plays
• The Child's Piety
• The Art of Hunting
• Scholastic Studies
• The Profane Feast
• The Religious Treat
• The Apotheosis of Capnio
• A Lover and Maiden
• The Virgin Averse to Matrimony
• The Pentitent Virgin
• The Uneasy Wife
• The Soldier and Carthusian
• Notes

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Key Features

• Contains a brief biography of Erasmus
• Includes a preface by N. Bailey

Praise for the Print Edition

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

Product Details

• Title: The Colloquies of Desiderius Erasmus, vol. 1
• Author: Desiderius Erasmus
• Translator: N. Bailey
• Editor: E. Johnson
• Publisher: Gibbings & Company
• Publication Date: 1900
• Pages: 308

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.