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LoC No.: 01025127

Title: Erasmus

Series Title: Rede lectures; 1890.

Note: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Carlos Colón, the University of California and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "Erasmus" by R. C. Jebb is a biography written in the late 19th century that explores the life and contributions of Desiderius Erasmus, a pivotal figure of the Renaissance and a significant precursor to the Reformation. The book delves into Erasmus's early life, his education, and his evolving role as a scholar and critic, highlighting his impact on literature and theological thought during a transformative period in European history. In this comprehensive account, Jebb chronicles Erasmus's journey from his childhood in Rotterdam to his influential positions in various intellectual circles in Europe. The narrative covers his struggles against the oppressive monastic life, his advances in Greek studies, and his relationships with notable figures such as Thomas More and John Colet. Central to the biography is Erasmus's advocacy for learned scholarship and reform in the Church, manifesting in his works like the "Adagia" and "Praise of Folly," which blend insightful critique with humor. Jebb illustrates how Erasmus's quest for knowledge and clarity in spiritual matters contributed to the broader currents that would eventually lead to significant changes in European society, particularly the Protestant Reformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jebb, R. C. (Richard Claverhouse), 1841-1905

EBook No.: 61464

Published: Feb 20, 2020

Downloads: 69

Language: English

Subject: Erasmus, Desiderius, -1536

Subject: Authors, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Netherlands -- Biography

Subject: Humanists -- Netherlands -- Biography

Subject: Netherlands -- Intellectual life -- 16th century

Subject: Humanism -- Netherlands -- History -- 16th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 01025127

Title: Erasmus

Series Title: Rede lectures; 1890.

Note: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Carlos Colón, the University of California and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "Erasmus" by R. C. Jebb is a biography written in the late 19th century that explores the life and contributions of Desiderius Erasmus, a pivotal figure of the Renaissance and a significant precursor to the Reformation. The book delves into Erasmus's early life, his education, and his evolving role as a scholar and critic, highlighting his impact on literature and theological thought during a transformative period in European history. In this comprehensive account, Jebb chronicles Erasmus's journey from his childhood in Rotterdam to his influential positions in various intellectual circles in Europe. The narrative covers his struggles against the oppressive monastic life, his advances in Greek studies, and his relationships with notable figures such as Thomas More and John Colet. Central to the biography is Erasmus's advocacy for learned scholarship and reform in the Church, manifesting in his works like the "Adagia" and "Praise of Folly," which blend insightful critique with humor. Jebb illustrates how Erasmus's quest for knowledge and clarity in spiritual matters contributed to the broader currents that would eventually lead to significant changes in European society, particularly the Protestant Reformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jebb, R. C. (Richard Claverhouse), 1841-1905

EBook No.: 61464

Published: Feb 20, 2020

Downloads: 69

Language: English

Subject: Erasmus, Desiderius, -1536

Subject: Authors, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Netherlands -- Biography

Subject: Humanists -- Netherlands -- Biography

Subject: Netherlands -- Intellectual life -- 16th century

Subject: Humanism -- Netherlands -- History -- 16th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.