The Correspondence of Erasmus : Letters 2204 to 2356 Volume 16

University of Toronto Press

Explore the anxieties and controversies of Desiderius Erasmus in Volume 16 of his collected correspondence, covering letters 2204 to 2356. This hardback edition delves into Erasmus's concerns about the pervasive warfare in Western Europe, the looming threat of the Ottoman Turks, and the escalating religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants. While unable to attend the Diet of Augsburg, Erasmus actively corresponded with key figures, advocating for peace. The letters also offer insights into Erasmus's public disputes with Catholic critics who suspected him of Lutheran sympathies and his strained relationships with former Protestant allies who cited him in support of their own agendas. Despite a debilitating illness impacting his scholarly output during this twelve-month period, this volume also marks the publication of the five-volume Froben edition of St. John Chrysostom in Latin. This volume is part of the acclaimed Collected Works of Erasmus series, known for its scholarly rigor and high-quality production. Desiderius Erasmus (c. 1466–1536) was a pivotal Dutch humanist, Catholic priest, and scholar of the Renaissance, renowned for his expertise in divinity and Greek. A prolific author, he engaged with leading scholars across Europe, writing on both religious and secular subjects. Product Summary: The Correspondence of Erasmus: Letters 2204 to 2356 Volume 16, University of Toronto Press, Hardback, English language version, 472 pages, ISBN: 9781442647497. Features correspondence from 03/2015.