02394cam a22003373u 4500 18850 UtSlPG 20260610133435.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 PA Leeuwen, J. A. C. van (Jacobus Adrien Cornelius), 1870-1930 Erasmus : Onze Groote Mannen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Onze groote mannen ; Serie I ; no. 2 Release date is 2006-07-17 Produced by Branko Collin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Erasmus" by J. A. C. van Leeuwen is a biographical account of the life and impact of the renowned humanist Desiderius Erasmus, written in the early 20th century. The work meticulously examines Erasmus's significant role during the Renaissance and the Reformation, exploring his contributions to literature, theology, and humanism. The book aims to shed light on the complexities of his character and his influence on contemporary thought as well as on future generations. The opening of the biography sets the stage for Erasmus's life, emphasizing the tumultuous backdrop of the modern age, characterized by the twin currents of Renaissance and Reformation. Van Leeuwen introduces Erasmus as a towering figure, marked by an extraordinary intellect and a prolific output that laid the cornerstone for modern humanist scholarship. The narrative begins with Erasmus's early life in Rotterdam, detailing his childhood and education, his initial foray into monastery life, and his young aspirations for intellectual freedom. It hints at his relationships with notable figures of his time, setting up the exploration of his profound impact on both religious thought and the broader humanist movement that followed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Erasmus, Desiderius, -1536 Veen, S. D. van (Sietze Douwes), 1856-1924 Onze groote mannen ; Serie I ; no. 2 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18850 60236 60236