Erasmus brief biography of prophets

Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536) was an influential Dutch Renaissance philosopher. He was both a Catholic Priest and a renowned humanist. His criticisms of church practices lay the seeds of the Protestant Reformation, though Erasmus never subscribed to the direction of Luther’s Reformation and he remained a committed Catholic throughout his life.

“I am a citizen of the world, known to all and to all a stranger.”

– Erasmus

Erasmus was a devoted scholar, rejecting many well-paid positions to continue his work as an independent scholar.

He wrote influential new Latin and Greek editions of the New Testament; he was also a prolific writer in many other fields, becoming the dominant author of his generation.

Early life Erasmus

Erasmus was born in Rotterdam, 1466.

Erasmus brief biography of prophets and kings

He was born out of wedlock to a Catholic priest, Gerard and his mother, Margaretha Rogerius. He was brought up by his parents until they died from the plague in 1483. Little is know about Erasmus’ youth; Erasmus himsel