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Translation of the French Erasme Parmi Nous (Artheme Fayard, 1987). The author, a leading European historian, states in the preface: "This biography is neither an apology nor an indictment, but a book written in good faith, broadly open to the history of ideas and the history of mentalities." He aims to show what Erasmus had to say on basic problems of philosophy, ethics, and theology, drawing a portrait through heavy quotation of Erasmus's own words. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Bruce Mansfield shows how shifting interpretations and changing critical regard for Erasmus and his work reflect cultural shifts of the last century.
In the afterword (p. 144-154), Cohen argues against Markish's conclusions, stating that Erasmus's anti-Jewish expressions show that his anti-Judaism was frequently gratuitous and malicious. This theological anti-Judaism, which became part of European culture, was perhaps not recognized by Markish as he considers only the pogrom and the Jew-hatred of the mob as antisemitism.
These letters to and from Erasmus introduce students to a lively form of Latin and an exciting period of history. The book includes biographical material, notes, and vocabulary.
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