A Companion to Erasmus presents a comprehensive overview of the life, work, and influence of the great humanist scholar Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam.
This volume brings together leading scholars from a variety of disciplines to provide a multifaceted examination of Erasmus's thought and its impact on the Renaissance and beyond.
The essays explore Erasmus's contributions to biblical scholarship, philology, education, and religious reform, as well as his complex relationship with the Catholic Church.
They also examine his influence on later thinkers, including Martin Luther, John Calvin, and William Shakespeare.
A Companion to Erasmus is an essential resource for scholars and students of the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the history of ideas.
It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the most important figures in Western intellectual history.
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