Erasmus was arguably the greatest scholar and foremost humanist of the Northern Renaissance. As we learn more about him, we’ll explore the following questions:
- How was Erasmus’ Greek language scholarship foundational to the Protestant Reformation?
- What were Erasmus’ basic criticisms of the Catholic Church? How did those critiques differ from Luther’s?
- Why is it still important to read Erasmus today, despite his fundamental character flaws?
Recommended Reading: Shepherd, Victor. Interpreting Martin Luther: An Introduction to His Life and Thought. Canada: Regent College Publishing, 2008. Reverend Dr. Victor Shepherd’s website: https://victorshepherd.ca/
