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Author:  Samuel Willard Crompton, Martin E Marty

Desiderius Erasmus Spiritual Leaders and Thinkers 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Formative Years and Early Influences (c. 1466-1499)

• A. Birth and Childhood in Rotterdam/Gouda.
• B. Monastic Life and Early Education:
  • Steyn Monastery and the Brethren of the Common Life.
  • Formation in classical languages and patristic studies.
• C. Early Writings and Intellectual Awakening.
• D. Seeking Patrons and Expanding Horizons.

Chapter 2: The Making of a Humanist Scholar (c. 1499-1516)

• A. First Visit to England and Friendship with Thomas More, John Colet.
  • Impact of English humanism.
• B. Studies in Paris and Italy.
  • Refining his Greek and Latin scholarship.
• C. The Adagia and the Power of Classical Wisdom.
  • Its purpose and influence.
• D. Enchiridion Militis Christiani (Handbook of a Christian Soldier):
  • The "Philosophy of Christ" and internal piety.
• E. Teaching and Patronage across Europe.

Chapter 3: The Peak of Influence and Controversy (c. 1516-1524)

• A. Novum Instrumentum omne (New Testament Edition):
  • Its revolutionary impact on biblical scholarship.
  • The call for direct access to scripture.
• B. In Praise of Folly (Moriae Encomium):
  • Satire, social critique, and religious commentary.
  • Its immediate popularity and resonance.
• C. Erasmus and the Outbreak of the Reformation:
  • Initial sympathy with Luther's critiques.
  • His calls for reform within the Church.
  • The growing tension and pressure to choose sides.
• D. Debates on Free Will: De libero arbitrio (On Free Will).
  • His break with Luther.
  • The theological implications of their disagreement.

Chapter 4: Later Years, Retrenchment, and Legacy (c. 1524-1536)

• A. Exile and Shifting Allegiances:
  • Basel, Freiburg, and his final years.
  • Navigating religious turmoil and political pressures.
• B. Continued Scholarly Work and Correspondence:
  • Revisions of the New Testament.
  • Works on education, proverbs, and colloquies.
• C. Final Illness and Death in Basel.
• D. The Erasmian Legacy:
  • His role as a "bridge figure" between medieval and modern thought.
  • Influence on education, religious thought, and European humanism.

Chapter 5: Key Themes in Erasmus's Thought

• A. Christian Humanism:
  • Synthesis of classical learning and Christian piety.
  • Emphasis on inner spirituality over external ritual.
• B. Pacifism and Toleration:
  • His opposition to war and religious persecution.
  • Arguments for dialogue and moderation.
• C. Education and Moral Reform:
  • The importance of classical languages and texts.
  • Education as a path to virtue and good governance.
• D. Critique of Superstition and Scholasticism.
• E. The "Philosophy of Christ" Revisited.

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