Phoenix of His Age Erasmus Interpretations c1550-1750 Studies HC 1979 History

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Phoenix of his age: Interpretations of Erasmus c. 1550-1750 (Erasmus studies) Hardcover 1979 Erasmus of Rotterdam was one of the most influential thinkers of the Renaissance—celebrated, debated, and reinterpreted long after his death. Phoenix of His Age traces how Erasmus was understood, portrayed, and appropriated by scholars, theologians, and intellectuals from 1550 to 1750. Through a careful study of writings, polemics, and cultural currents, this book reveals how Erasmus became a figure of both admiration and controversy—praised for his humanism and erudition, yet also scrutinized for his theological positions. By examining shifting interpretations across two centuries, it sheds light not only on Erasmus himself but also on the changing intellectual landscape of Europe. Scholarly, nuanced, and deeply researched, this work is an essential contribution to Reformation studies, early modern intellectual history, and the enduring legacy of Erasmus.

• Year: 1979
• ISBN: 9780802054579
• Condition: Very Good

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