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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.
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What purpose and themes were common to the Erasmus more and Rabelais?
Both wanted to improve society; both believed that greed caused problems
Why did Erasmus write The Praise Of Folly?
For Sir Thomas More
What did sir Thomas More and Desiderius Erasmus writings call for?
Christian humanists
What aspects of the Church did Erasmus criticize in The Praise of Folly?
In "The Praise of Folly," Erasmus criticized various aspects of the Church, particularly its corruption and the moral failings of clergy. He highlighted the hypocrisy of religious leaders who were more concerned with wealth and power than with spiritual integrity. Erasmus also mocked the superstitions and rituals that overshadowed genuine faith, advocating for a return to a more sincere and personal relationship with God. His satirical approach aimed to encourage reform within the Church by exposing its shortcomings.
Who influenced erasmus?
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.)
What themes Erasmus and more raise in their writings?
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.
What purpose and themes were common to the Erasmus more and Rabelais?
Both wanted to improve society; both believed that greed caused problems
What common themes did Erasmus and More raise in their writings?
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.
What were Desiderius Erasmus and Thomas Moore and Francois Rabelais?
how did Erasmus, Rabelais, and Thomas More contribute to Christian Humanism
What did Desiderius Erasmus and Thomas More have in common?
Desiderius Erasmus and Thomas More both called for reform.
Who were Desiderius Erasmus and Thomas More?
They were Christian humanists.
What did Erasmus and Thomas More have in common?
Both were Considered humanists
Why did Erasmus write The Praise Of Folly?
For Sir Thomas More
What classical literary genre did Desiderius Erasmus and Thomas More revive?
Satire
Who was one of the most influential thinkers of the renaissance?
That probably depends on who you ask, but a good argument could be made for Erasmus (Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus) who lived from 1466-1536.
Did desiderius Erasmus described leadership of the pope as more spiritual and less political?
Desiderius Erasmus described the leadership of the pope as more spiritual and less political. The Pontiff is to be the voice of God on Earth, free from political motives, ruling on strictly spiritual matters.
Who is Thomas More's best friend?
Thomas More was friends with Erasmus who wrote Praise of Folly. Erasmus dedicated the book to More. Thomas More was also close to Henry VIII until the King wanted a divorce. Henry VIII chose to execute Thomas More. Thomas' last words were "The king's good servant, but God's first."
