“It's the generally accepted privilege of theologians to stretch the heavens, that is the Scriptures, like tanners with a hide.”
Quote by Desiderius Erasmus
Work
Literary and Educational Writings: Panegyricus and Philippum Austriaeducem. Moriae encomium. Dialogus Julius exclusus e coelis. Institutio principis christiani. Querela pacis
This book is a compilation of various literary and educational writings. It includes panegyric compositions, philosophical dialogues such as the one depicting Julius excluded from heaven, treatises on the Christian leadership of a prince, and a work addressing the plea for peace. more
Author
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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