Collected Works of Erasmus Volume 66: Spiritualia Enchiridion De Contemptu Mundi De Vidua Christiana

Desiderius Erasmus; John W. O'Malley [ed]

ISBN 10: 0802026567 / ISBN 13: 9780802026569

Published by University of Toronto Press, 1988

About this Item

Minor shelf wear to orange cloth hardcover. Some pencil MARKINGS in text. Dust jacket has a bit of edge wear and soiling. Otherwise a nice looking volume. Index. li, 352 pp.

Seller Inventory # 067194

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Collected Works of Erasmus Volume 66: Spiritualia Enchiridion De Contemptu Mundi De Vidua Christiana
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802026567
• ISBN 13: 9780802026569
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-
• Seller catalogs:
  • Philosophy

About this title

Synopsis

This is the first of five volumes to appear in the section of the CWE devoted to Erasmus' spiritualia, works of spirituality that include such aspects of religion as piety, theology, and the practice of ministry. The volume begins with an introductory essay that provides the first comprehensive review of the content, sources, and style of Erasmus' many works dealing with piety.

Volume 66 of the Collected Works of Erasmus series.

About the Author

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.