The Life And Character Of Erasmus

By Arthur Robert Pennington

Book Overview

""The Life and Character of Erasmus"" is a biographical work written by Arthur Robert Pennington. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of the renowned Dutch humanist and theologian, Desiderius Erasmus. The author delves into Erasmus' early life, his education, and his rise to prominence in the fields of literature, philosophy, and theology. Pennington also explores Erasmus' religious beliefs, his relationship with the Catholic Church, and his role in the Protestant Reformation. The book provides a detailed analysis of Erasmus' major works, including his influential translation of the New Testament into Greek, and his critical edition of the Latin Bible. Pennington also examines Erasmus' impact on European intellectual and cultural history, and his legacy as a champion of humanism and religious reform. Overall, ""The Life and Character of Erasmus"" is a fascinating and informative biography that sheds light on one of the most important figures of the Renaissance era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162957409
• ISBN13: 9781162957401
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"