Desiderius Erasmus (c. 1466–1536), a Dutch humanist, Catholic
priest, and scholar, was one of the most influential Renaissance
figures. A professor of divinity and Greek, Erasmus wrote, taught,
and travelled, meeting with Europe’s foremost scholars. A prolific
author, Erasmus wrote on both ecclesiastic and general human
interest subjects.
John W. O'Malley, S.J., is professor in the Department of Church
History at the Weston Jesuit School of Theology.
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