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The Correspondence of Erasmus: Letters 842 to 992, 1518 to 1519
The Correspondence of Erasmus: Letters 842 to 992, 1518 to 1519 | Desiderius Erasmus
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This volume covers a number of significant events and issues in Erasmus' life and in the history of his times. He travels on horseback from Louvain to Basel to assist his publisher and friend Johann Froben during the crucial phases in the production of his revised New Testament, the edition that he feels will be his lasting contribution to the scholarly foundations of the Christian faith. Once it is in the hands of the public he feels he will be able to face the approach of old age more calmly. On the return journey to Louvain he falls gravely ill from what is diagnosed as bubonic plague, but recovers in a month and convalesces in the home of another publisher-friend, Dirk Martens. International politics continue to capture his attention. Requests for funds in support of a papal crusade against the Turks arouse the flames of German national sentiment. With the death of Maximilian I, friends of Erasmus such as Richard Pace, Ulrich von Hutten, and Guillaume Bud are involved in diplomatic negotiations concerning the imperial succession. When Prince Ferdinand arrives from Spain and requires a tutor, the question of Eramus' own return to active court duties is raised. After the appearance of Luther's Ninety-five Theses on indulgences, purgatory, and papal authority, the question arises among conservatives whether Erasmus' work too is a threat to the traditional ways of the church and society. For the time being, Erasmus is prepared to commend Luther and defend the latter's right to be critical of the church. Erasmus' overriding conviction at this point is that he and Luther are both part of the great intellectual and spiritual renewal that is taking place in so many parts of Europe. As Luther's appearance lends a new kind if spiritual and patriotic vigour to German humanism, the cult of ErasmusErasmus the fellow Germanbecomes an integral part of that new enthusiasm, with Saxony and its elector, Frederick the Wise, at its center.
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melissajayne
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Love this quote #wondrouswednesday

dabbe As long as no one sees my naked ass while I'm reading! 🤩😂🤗 4mo
Eggs The dude was ahead of his time 👌🏼 4mo
melissajayne @Eggs yep 👍🏻 4mo
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vivastory Excellent resolution for 2018 7y
Eggs 💕💕 7y
Dragon Great quote ! 😀🐉 7y
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This was my favorite stop in last week's bookish explorations. It's Erasmus Books in South Bend. It had an amazing selection, a little reading nook, and stacks and stacks of books. In other words it was a perfect used bookstore.

LeahBergen Lovely!! 💗 8y
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HardcoverHearts He was onto something, that Erasmus! 8y
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