The Youth of Erasmus

By Albert Hyma

"The Youth of Erasmus" by Albert Hyma provides a scholarly examination of the formative years of one of the Northern Renaissance's most influential figures. The work delves into the early education and spiritual development of Desiderius Erasmus, tracing his journey from his childhood in the Low Countries to his time in the monastery and his emergence as a leading humanist scholar.

Hyma explores the intellectual environment of the late fifteenth century, particularly the influence of the Brethren of the Common Life and the Devotio Moderna on Erasmus's evolving thought. By analyzing his correspondence and early writings, the book sheds light on the origins of the philosophical and theological perspectives that would later define the Christian Humanist movement. This study offers essential insights for readers interested in the intellectual roots of the Reformation and the historical context of European humanism. Through meticulous research, the work reconstructs the social and academic world that shaped the mind of the man who would eventually seek to reform both letters and the Church.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1026100054
• ISBN13: 9781026100059
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"