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1. The Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus | |
Paperback: 60
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(2010-03-07)
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A modest disclaimer
A Modest Satire
Perhaps there is hope for us all.
Couldn't finish it!
This fool is too wise And that is what we have here - all the inconsistencies, as, for example, mentioned in pages xiv-xv of the introduction again, that Erasmus wrote with the learned sophistry he denied schoolmen, philosophers, courtiers, theologians and monks.It's almost like Lao-Tzu and his Tao-Te Ching which includes the famous "The name that can be named is not the eternal name; the Tao that can be named is not the eternal Tao," only to have a later poet, Po Chi-Yi, quip about the 10,000 word effort to say what cannot be said in the first place.Yes, he did say at the end that 'I hate an audience that won't forget,' but that's not a courtesy he proffered to his opponents, of whom the criticism by Erasmus seems caviling, carping and nitpicking.He should have emulated his inpiration, Lucian with his 'philosophers for sale,' and made points simple like that here.It would be unfair, though tempting, to think that Erasmus took Quitillian to heart (pg. 81, 'what can't be refuted can often be parried in laughter') and disguised his voice in silly chaos for what has not been thought out cogently. So, one is not quite sure whether wasting away a life in idleness, corruption or avarice as priests, bishops and monks are wont to do is the same kind of folly as the folly that comes from the innocence of the simple minded people or children, since Erasmus never quite made it crystal clear.Do we praise folly here but condemn it otherwise - without unity of tone and consistency of the vantage point of the writer, the whole thing just becomes a mess of confusion. What Erasmus wanted to say does deserve our attention, but one wishes that he could have done it in a more fluid style and without all that pretentious classical references, for unlike Lucian, he lived not in that period.And certainly it could be better organized into chapters and sections, and used some editing to eliminate the endless repetitions, ensure consistency and unity of tone.Casson's 'Selected Satires of Lucian' is a much better read and is highly recommended over this one. ... Read more |
2. The Praise of Folly and Other Writings (Norton Critical Editions) by Desiderius Erasmus | |
Paperback: 352
Pages
(1989-10-17)
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Thin on secondary materials
Intelligent, Insightful, Witty
What a fascinating man!
Amazing book by and amazing writer.
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3. Discourse on Free Will (Continuum Impacts) by Desiderius Erasmus | |
Paperback: 136
Pages
(2005-03-04)
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Free Will?
Abridged
The Ongoing Debate
Discourse on Free Will Winter's editing is a bit suspect, as Erasmus enjoys the first 94 pages while Luther receives only the final 44, but this really gives Erasmus more time to make a fool of himself.Erasmus wonders around raising many points and attempts to connect all into his free will argument, but it is not until his conclusion that he begins to make his point.In section 48, Erasmus confuses free will with grace, on page 56 he refers to a chamber pot to make his point.He makes a weak argument until his conclusion, which takes on the appearance of a lawyer closing his case.Ultimately though, one must consider this: Rotterdam has never been known for its scholars; Erasmus is no exception. But this is not to say Luther is the "winner" here.The book is somewhat akin to a pre-Reformation version of "Grumpy Old Men."The debate gets personal at times.In two instances Luther refers to Erasmus as "stupid" andErasmus states Luther is "without reason."This makes for a more interesting read but also shows the limits of each man's patience.This book may not be for everyone, but those desiring to know more about the debate of the Catholic Church will find it has much to offer.THere clearly are two different styles here.Erasmus offers hope for all, true to the elements of Humanism, while Luther's effort is not for the faint of heart.Either way, the reader will be richer for the effort.
"The Clash of the Theologians" |
4. Desiderius Erasmus: Writer And Christian Humanist (Signature Lives) by Fran Rees | |
Library Binding: 112
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(2006-05)
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5. The Essential Erasmus (Essentials) by Desiderius Erasmus | |
Paperback: 400
Pages
(1964-05-01)
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Mixed bag
Good Erasmus compilation for the lay reader
One of the boldest books ever written! |
6. Christian Humanism and the Reformation: Selected Writings of Erasmus by John Olin | |
Paperback: 202
Pages
(1980-01-01)
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7. The Pilgrimage of Pure Devotion by Desiderius Erasmus | |
Paperback: 30
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(2010-07-24)
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Probably a great work |
8. The Education of Children by Desiderius Erasmus | |
Paperback: 44
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(2010-07-24)
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9. Two Dyaloges (C. 1549) by Desiderius Erasmus | |
Paperback: 22
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10. A Merry Dialogue Declaringe the Properties of Shrowde Shrews and Honest Wives by Desiderius Erasmus | |
Paperback: 30
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(2010-07-24)
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11. Luther and Erasmus: Free Will and Salvation (Library of Christian Classics (Paperback Westminster)) by Martin Luther, Desiderius Erasmus | |
Paperback: 364
Pages
(1995-03-19)
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Both Sides of the Debate, plus superior notes and indices.
Luther at his best? He is protestant for sure.
Luther and Erasmus
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12. In Praise of Folly - Illustrated with Many Curious Cuts by Desiderius Erasmus | |
Paperback: 78
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(2010-07-06)
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13. Erasmus and His Times: Selections from the Letters of Erasmus and His Circle by Desiderius Erasmus, G. S. Facer | |
Paperback: 144
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(1988-06-01)
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14. Selections From Erasmus by Desiderius Erasmus | |
Paperback: 90
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15. Colloquies of Erasmus, Volume I. by Desiderius Erasmus | |
Paperback: 364
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(2010-07-12)
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16. Selections from Erasmus, principally from his Epistles by Desiderius Erasmus, P S. 1869-1933 Allen | |
Paperback: 178
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17. Patristic Scholarship: The Edition of St Jerome, Volume 61 (Collected Works of Erasmus) (v. 61) by Desiderius Erasmus | |
Hardcover: 293
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(1992-08-01)
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18. In praise of folly;: With illustrations after Hans Holbein, together with a life of Erasmus and his epistle addressed to Sir Thomas More by Desiderius Erasmus | |
Hardcover: 166
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(1941)
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19. Erasmus as a Translator of the Classics (Erasmus Studies) by Erika Rummel | |
Hardcover: 191
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(1985-03-01)
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20. Controversies: Apologia ad Fabrum / Appendix de scriptis Clithovei / Dilutio / Responsio ad disputationem de divortio, Volume 83 (Collected Works of Erasmus) by Desiderius Erasmus | |
Hardcover: 392
Pages
(1998-05-30)
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Editorial Review Product Description Volumes 71-84 of the Collected Works of Erasmus contain Erasmus' arguments with his numerous critics - English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian, both Catholic and Protestant, - on a range of theological, educational, literary, classical, social, and philological topics.Volume 83 includes four treatises: Apology against Jacques Lefèvre d'Etaples; An Appendix on the Writings of Josse Clichtove; Refutation of the Accusations of Josse Clichtove against the Suasoria of Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam in Praise of Marriage; and The Reply of Erasmus to the Disputation of a Certain Phimostomus on Divorce. In these essays Erasmus discusses popular concerns such as the relations between the sexes, celibacy, marriage, divorce, and how to live a good life. Modern readers will be surprised to discover how close the problems that preoccupied Erasmus are to our own concerns today. Professor Bedouelle's introduction provides an indispensable guide to the major points of controversy between Erasmus and Lef¦vre, Clichtove, and Dietenberger. |
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