“By burning Luther's books you may rid your bookshelves of him, but you will not rid men's minds of him.”
Quote by Desiderius Erasmus
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Desiderius Erasmus
Desiderius Erasmus was a Dutch humanist, scholar, and theologian who played a pivotal role in the Northern Renaissance. He is renowned for his scholarly contributions, particularly his translation of the New Testament into Latin and his commentary on the Bible. Erasmus was a critic of the Church and a proponent of reform, making him a controversial figure in his era. more
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