02277cam a22003253u 4500 47517 UtSlPG 20260610134107.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02000546 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PA Emerton, Ephraim, 1851-1935 Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-12-02 Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Ramon Pajares, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam" by Ephraim Emerton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography explores the life and influence of Erasmus, one of the key figures of the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation. The text focuses on Erasmus's contributions to humanism and his complex relationship with the Reformation, showcasing his role as a thinker who emphasized inner piety over institutional religion. The opening of the work outlines the necessity for a comprehensive biography of Erasmus, noting the challenges in capturing his multifaceted character. It introduces Erasmus’s early life, emphasizing his disconnection from his birthplace and the rigid confines of monastic life. Initially raised in a humble setting, he is depicted as a free spirit, resistant to the monastic norms imposed upon him as a youth. The narrative underscores Erasmus’s struggle for self-identity amid the pressures of his environment, hinting at a future that would blend scholarship and humanist ideals while navigating the turbulent waters of religious reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Erasmus, Desiderius, -1536 Jackson, Samuel Macauley, 1851-1912 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47517 88356 88356