Erasmus and the Age of Reformation: With a Selection from the Letters of Erasmus – hinnat ja saatavuus

Erasmus and the Age of Reformation is a book written by Johan Huizinga that explores the life and impact of the Dutch humanist and theologian, Desiderius Erasmus. The book provides a comprehensive account of the cultural and political context of the Renaissance and Reformation periods, and how Erasmus' ideas and writings influenced the religious and social changes of the time. Huizinga's book delves into the intellectual and theological debates of the era, as well as the political and religious conflicts that shaped the European landscape. The author provides a detailed analysis of Erasmus' works, including his famous satire, The Praise of Folly, and his translation of the New Testament into Greek. In addition, the book includes a selection of Erasmus' letters, which provide insight into his personal life and relationships with other intellectuals of the time, such as Martin Luther. Through this selection of letters, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Erasmus' personality, beliefs, and influence on the Reformation movement. Overall, Erasmus and the Age of Reformation is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance and Reformation periods, and the impact of his ideas on the cultural, religious, and political landscape of Europe. This is a new release of the original 1957 edition. 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.