Desiderius Erasmus 
Collected Works of Erasmus [PDF ebook] 
Literary and Educational Writings 7

This final volume in the Literary and Educational Writings contains diverse woks spanning a generation. They demonstrate Erasmus » skill in applying classical rhetoric to contemporary Christian needs. Four are short rhetorical pieces; the next group illustrates facets of Erasmus » classical scholarship and includes several works that bear witness to Erasmus » friendship with Thomas More.

The last and most expansive piece in the volume, the Lingua, has not previously been translated into English. This work represents Erasmus » growing criticism of his theological position by both Catholics and reformers.

Volume 29 of the Collected Works of Erasmus series.