The Lives Of Jehan Vitrier And John Colet (1883)

By Erasmus Of Rottterdam

Book Overview

The Lives of Jehan Vitrier and John Colet is a book written by Erasmus of Rotterdam and published in 1883. The book is a biographical account of the lives of two influential figures of the 15th and 16th centuries, Jehan Vitrier and John Colet. Jehan Vitrier was a French theologian and reformer who played a crucial role in the reform movement within the Catholic Church. He was a member of the Augustinian order and was known for his commitment to the study of scripture and his opposition to the corrupt practices of the church.John Colet was an English scholar and theologian who was also involved in the reform movement. He was a close friend and collaborator of Erasmus and was known for his devotion to the study of the Bible and his efforts to reform the church from within.Erasmus' book provides a detailed account of the lives of these two men, including their upbringing, education, and their contributions to the reform movement. The book also explores their relationship with each other and with other influential figures of the time, such as Martin Luther.Overall, The Lives of Jehan Vitrier and John Colet is a fascinating and informative book that provides a valuable insight into the lives and work of two important figures of the Protestant Reformation.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: 1104917475
• ISBN13: 9781104917470
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"