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Erasmus and the Age of Reformation

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"Erasmus and the Age of Reformation" by Johan Huizinga is a thorough and insightful exploration of the life and work of Erasmus, a key figure in the Protestant Reformation. Huizinga expertly delves into Erasmus' beliefs, influences, and impact on the religious and intellectual landscape of his time. The book offers a nuanced perspective on the complex relationship between Erasmus and other reformers, as well as the broader historical context in which he lived.

Huizinga's writing is engaging and informative, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Reformation or the intellectual history of the early modern period. The author's deep research and careful analysis shed new light on Erasmus' contributions to theology, philosophy, and the broader cultural milieu of his era. Overall, "Erasmus and the Age of Reformation" is a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this pivotal period in Western history.

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This shorter book on Erasmus might be considered a companion to Huizinga's most famous work, The Waning of the Middle Ages. While in his magnum opus he presented a study of the forms of life and thought in France and the Netherlands in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, in this one the subject is the central intellectual figure of the next generation after the period which Huizinga called the waning, or rather the autumn, of the Middle Ages. It was first published in 1924, and so belongs to the same period of the author. Erasmus was, as it appears from many of pages, a man for whom Huizinga had a very special sympathy. - Summary by Leni


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