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Essays on Erasmus and the Outreach of Humanism
John C. Olin
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Description for Essays on Erasmus and the Outreach of Humanism
Hardback. Looking at the period of the early 16th century, the juncture of the Renaissance and the Reformation, this collection of essays focuses on the unique link between humanism and the literary works of the period - in particular, the patristic scholarship inherent in Erasmus' ideals of reform. Num Pages: 105 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 3JB; DSBB; HP; HRQA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 3233 x 5193 x 15. Weight in Grams: 309.
Olin’s focus in this collection of essays is the historical period of the early sixteenth century, the juncture of the Renaissance and the Reformation. Providing an in-depth alternative to the standard treatment – so often limited to the classical revival – this work concerns itself with the unique link between humanism and the great literary works of the period, and, in particular, the patristic scholarship inherent in Erasmus’ ideals of reform. Olin specifically take into account the movements of New Learning and Humanism defining the cultural break between Medieval scholasticism and the renaissance of interest in the literature of antiquity. ... Read more
Olin’s focus in this collection of essays is the historical period of the early sixteenth century, the juncture of the Renaissance and the Reformation. Providing an in-depth alternative to the standard treatment – so often limited to the classical revival – this work concerns itself with the unique link between humanism and the great literary works of the period, and, in particular, the patristic scholarship inherent in Erasmus’ ideals of reform. Olin specifically take into account the movements of New Learning and Humanism defining the cultural break between Medieval scholasticism and the renaissance of interest in the literature of antiquity. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
105
Condition
New
Number of Pages
105
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780823216000
SKU
V9780823216000
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About John C. Olin
John C. Olin was Professor Emeritus of History at Fordham University.
Reviews for Essays on Erasmus and the Outreach of Humanism
"A collection of six studies that trace both the background and outreach of Erasmian humanism. Examining the early sixteenth century cultural shift from medieval scholasticism to the New Learning, the author confirms that humanism was not inimical to Christianity but adapted the best of classical antiquity to the biblical ideas and values as interpreted by the patristic tradition, especially Jerome ... Read more