They were both Humanists as well as good friends. They both preferred reason, studying of source material and 'truth' to (church) doctrine, and were both critical of abuses within the Catholic church: Erasmus dedicated his famous book on this subject, "The praise of folly" , to Thomas More. They both nevertheless argued against a split in the Catholic church and were consequently no friends of the Protestant movement.
They were both Humanists as well as good friends. They both preferred reason, studying of source material and 'truth' to (church) doctrine, and were both critical of abuses within the Catholic church: Erasmus dedicated his famous book on this subject, "The praise of folly" , to Thomas More. They both nevertheless argued against a split in the Catholic church and were consequently no friends of the Protestant movement.
Christian humanists
They were both Humanists as well as good friends. They both preferred reason, studying of source material and 'truth' to (church) doctrine, and were both critical of abuses within the Catholic church: Erasmus dedicated his famous book on this subject, "The praise of folly" , to Thomas More. They both nevertheless argued against a split in the Catholic church and were consequently no friends of the Protestant movement.
Both wanted to improve society; both believed that greed caused problems
F. Pijper has demonstrated that the great difference between the Lutheran Reformation and the early Dutch Reformation was due to the influence of the writings of Erasmus on the Dutch clergy. (There's probably more, but I'm just doing my social project and this is what I got so far. Sorry.)
how did Erasmus, Rabelais, and Thomas More contribute to Christian Humanism
Desiderius Erasmus and Thomas More both called for reform.
They were Christian humanists.
The phrase "Erasmus laid the egg that Luther hatched" suggests that while Desiderius Erasmus initiated the intellectual groundwork for the Reformation through his critiques of the Church and promotion of humanist ideas, it was Martin Luther who ultimately transformed these ideas into a revolutionary movement. Erasmus's writings questioned Church practices and emphasized personal faith, but he remained committed to reforming the Church from within. In contrast, Luther's bold actions, including his Ninety-Five Theses, catalyzed a break from the Catholic Church and the establishment of Protestantism. Thus, Erasmus's influence can be seen as a precursor to Luther's more radical reform efforts.
Both were Considered humanists
For Sir Thomas More
The works of Dante, Petrarch, and Erasmus played a significant role in shaping the Renaissance period by promoting humanism, focusing on individual potential, creativity, and learning. Their writings influenced the shift towards a more human-centered worldview, challenging traditional beliefs, and contributing to the development of modern ideas on literature, philosophy, and education.