Erasmus of Rotterdam

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The Spirit of a Scholar

By William Barker

Series: Renaissance Lives

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Erasmus of Rotterdam by William Barker offers an insightful exploration into the life and work of Erasmus, a pivotal figure of the Renaissance. The biography delves into his influential role as a scholar and humanist, highlighting his thoughts on education, religion, and the cultural shifts of his time. This book examines how Erasmus's ideas and writings shaped the intellectual landscape of Europe and continues to inspire scholarly thought today.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by Renaissance humanism and the life of Erasmus, a seminal thinker whose works influenced European intellectual culture. William Barker's biography offers an insightful exploration into Erasmus's contributions to theology and philosophy, ideal for those curious about the historical impact of scholarly figures.

Erasmus of Rotterdam

The first English-language biography in thirty years of Erasmus of Rotterdam.

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Erasmus of Rotterdam emerged from a humble background and, through remarkable perseverance, skill, and vision, became a powerful intellectual figure in Europe in the early sixteenth century. He was renowned for his vigorous opposition to war, intolerance, and hypocrisy, while his irony and subtlety often confused both friends and opponents alike.

His ideas significantly influenced the rise of the Reformation and had a profound impact on the humanities, an influence that endures to this day. This book illustrates how an independent textual scholar utilised the power of the printing press and his own ingenuity to achieve both fame and notoriety.

Erasmus of Rotterdam is the first popular biography in English in thirty years and is based on a substantial amount of recent scholarship devoted to Erasmus.

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Erasmus of Rotterdam by William Barker is praised for its engaging and accessible portrayal of the renowned Renaissance humanist. The book is highlighted for effectively capturing Erasmus’s life of travel and scholarship while providing insight into his personality and professional network. It offers a readable account that bridges the historical context of Erasmus's era with contemporary relevance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789144512

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 51 illustrations, 31 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 312

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Biography & Memoir History & Military Non-Fiction Political Biographies Series: Renaissance Lives William Barker

About the Author

William Barker is Inglis Professor and former president of the University of King's College and Emeritus Professor of English, Dalhousie University. He has edited a selection of Erasmus' Adages and co-edited the introductory volume of the Adages for the Toronto Collected Works of Erasmus.