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 2 includes the following Colloquies:
- Philetymus and Pseudocheus
- The Shipwreck
- Diversoria
- The Young Man and Harlot
- The Poetical Feast
- An Enquiry Concerning Faith
- The Old Men's Dialogue
- The Franciscans, or Rich Beggars
- The Abbot and Learned Woman
- The Epithalamium of Petrus Ægidius
- The Exorcism or Apparition
- The Alchymist
- The Horse-Cheat
- The Beggars' Dialogue
- The Fabulous Feast
- The Lying-In Woman
- The Religious Pilgrimage
- Notes
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