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Erasmus (Paperback, New edition)
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Erasmus (Paperback, New edition)
Series: Outstanding Christian Thinkers
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Desiderius Erasmus was one of the most influential writers of his
time and widely acclaimed as the principal Northern humanist. He
was, however, not only a man of letters but also a shrewd observer
of society, a sharp critic of the institutional church, and a
scholar on the cutting edge of biblical studies. Although not a
systematic philosopher or theologian, he left his stamp on the
intellectual milieu of his time and was regarded by Catholic
apologists as the inspirational source of the Lutheran reformation.
In this book, Erika Rummel introduces readers to Erasmus' ideas on
education, piety, social order, and the epistemology underpinning
his thought. The educational programme proposed by Erasmus aims at
creating a Christian humanist, speaking with Ciceronian eloquence
and breathing the spirit of the gospel. The perfect piety envisaged
by Erasmus involves a progression from the observance of rites to
inner devotion and a love of Christ that guides every action. The
ideal social order, according to Erasmus, is hierarchical. He
depicts the three estates arranged in concentric circles around
Christ, with the clergy closest to him, followed by the nobility
and the common people. The Christian prince reflects the qualities
of God, whose steward he is. A father-figure to his people, the
ruler dispenses justice and provides spiritual leadership. Erasmus'
magnum opus, his pioneering edition of the Greek New
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