He criticizes pilgrimages, fasts, relics, and the Church's interpretation of The Bible.
He criticizes pilgrimages, fasts, relics, and the Church's interpretation of The Bible.
the author of "in praise of folly" is Desiderius Erasmus
Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam wrote Stultitiae Laus,know in English as In Praise of Folly.It is an essay written in Latin in 1509 and first printed in 1511.
He wrote The Praise of Folly.
Desiderius Erasmus
No. The Praise of Folly was written by Erasmus, some decades before Shakespeare's time.
Because he thought he was cool
For Sir Thomas More
Desider Erasmus
Erasmus criticized the corruption and hypocrisy of the clergy, the excessive focus on wealth and power within society, and the blind adherence to tradition and superstition. He used the character of Folly to satirize these aspects and call for a reform of the church and society.
Desiderius Erasmus wrote "In Praise of Folly" as a satirical critique of the societal norms and practices of his time, particularly the corruption and hypocrisy within the Catholic Church. Through the character of Folly, Erasmus aimed to highlight the human folly and irrationality that influenced behavior and decision-making in Renaissance Europe.
Johannes Erasmus has written: 'Der geheime Nachrichtendienst'