02482cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324502230014926400510037230000470042333600260047033700260049633800360052250000310055850800910058952013520068053400450203265300720207785600430214914500UtSlPG20260610133336.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPA1 aErasmus, Desiderius,d1469-153610aTwo Dyaloges (c. 1549) :bWrytten in laten by the famous clerke, D. Erasm[us] of Roterodame, one called Polyphemus or the gospeller, the other dysposyng of thynges and names, translated in to Englyshe by Edmonde Becke. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-28  aProduced by David Starner, Louise Hope and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team  a"Two Dyaloges (c. 1549)" by Desiderius Erasmus is a collection of dialogues that explore themes of morality, hypocrisy, and the nature of faith, written during the early Renaissance period. This work serves as a critique of contemporary religious and social practices through a satirical lens, making it relevant for readers interested in the intersection of religion, ethics, and human behavior in historical contexts.  In the dialogues, two characters, Poliphemus and Cannius, engage in witty exchanges that delve into the superficiality of outward appearances and the true essence of faith. Poliphemus, the gospeller, presents himself as a devout bearer of the gospel while displaying behaviors that contradict Christian teachings. Cannius challenges Poliphemus on various points, questioning his authenticity and adherence to the true spirit of the gospel. Through their conversation, Erasmus highlights the disparity between external piety and internal morality, using humor and irony to persuade readers to reflect on their own beliefs and actions. The second dialogue further examines the significance of names and reputation, contrasting genuine virtue with the vain pursuit of social status. Overall, the book encourages a deeper understanding of true moral integrity beyond mere appearances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDialogues, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Translations into English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14500