Desiderius Erasmus

centuries--before the Reformation would begin--the development of humanism into the European world, as well as the rediscovery of ancient Greek Classics--especially after the 1453 sack of Constantinople--would cause scholars like Lorenzo Valla and Desiderius Erasmus to exercise being more analytical and thoughtful in their texts than previous Medieval writers. This would be a monumental blow to the Church, which had transformed itself into a political entity after…

come to be the driving force of the people on Earth for several centuries. It serves the purpose of settling disputes, arguing for religion, or even fighting for unity. But, does war prove to be the only way to communicate between differences? Desiderius Erasmus, a Northern humanist born in the 15th century, and his ideas of peace still reverberate throughout the world. In many Renaissance paintings, common themes include war and religious difference. Paolo Uccello’s painting, The Battle of San…

student to emerge from the Brethren was Desiderius Erasmus, who devoted his life to connecting classical learning to Christina truth. Erasmus believed that a careful reading of the Bible would lead to a simplified version of Christianity accessible to all Christians. He particularly wanted to make these truths apparent to all, not just priests. He showed how far Christianity had strayed from the religion of Christ in Praise of Folly. Thomas More, a friend of Erasmus, created Utopia, which…

Desiderius Erasmus’ “Praise of Folly” satirically examines the ignorance of those of mankind in the 1500s. In doing so, Erasmus strategically chooses to narrate the work from the perspective of the female personification of Folly, a goddess of foolishness. She seeks to promote and strengthen the faults and shortcomings of mankind’s relationships through foolishness. Folly claims to be the savior for trouble minds, the human race continues because of folly. In such a way, Erasmus, uses the…

INITIAL REACTIONS TO THE WORK My first impression of Hans Holbein the Younger’s painting, The Ambassadors, is an amazing, captivating piece of art from the Renaissance period. I was immediately drawn to the man on the left with his powerful stance and wealthy appearance. It gave me the impression that he was a scholar and possibly royalty by his attire. The representation of the male on the right is a religious or clergy type person, I assumed this by his clothing of a dark cloak with…

effects of this time today. This was a time of great progress and change in the Catholic Church and much of Europe. This time saw many great minds and brought about many reformers. Some of the many were Huldrych Zwingli, Martin Luther, John Calvin and Erasmus. This in my opinion was the start of one of the most influential times not only in Christian history but also human history. The era ushered in a growth of the printing press, which ultimately lead to more educated people who were able to…

ushered in the age of reason and paved the way for reform to the Holy Catholic Church and its fragmentation into the many different branches of Christianity we see today. The key figures of the Reformation that brought reform were: John Wycliffe, Erasmus and Martin Luther.…

William Tyndale's life, for example when studying he earned a Master of Arts degree in 1515. William a Tyndale was greatly influenced by the works and ideas of John Colet and Desiderius Erasmus. John Colet was an English scholar and Renaissance humanist and a main member of the “Worshipful Company of Mercers”. Desiderius Erasmus was a catholic Dutch Renaissance humanist whose ideas were greatly influential, and he is now called “the crowning glory of the Christian…

The Renaissance is the cultural rebirth that occurred in Europe from roughly the fourteenth through the middle of the seventeenth centuries. The renaissance is based on the rediscovery of the literature of Greece and Rome. It is believed to be the point in-between the Middle ages and modern history. During the sixteenth century the religious renaissance began, which is known as the Reformation. The Renaissance provided many new advantages and more efficient ways of doing things, which prepared…

1. Describe the new social class in twelfth-century Italy called the “urban nobility.” How and why did this social class come into being and how did it affect the movement toward republican government. The urban nobility is a new social class formed by the merger of the Northern Italian feudal nobility and commercial aristocracy. The people in this class were nobles attracted by opportunities of long-distance and maritime trade, rising value of urban real estate, expanding communes etc. who…