Des. Erasmi Rot. In Epistolas Apostolicas Paraphrasis (1542)

Des. Erasmi Rot. In Epistolas Apostolicas Paraphrasis (1542) is a book written by the Dutch philosopher and theologian, Desiderius Erasmus. It is a paraphrase of the letters of the Apostles in the New Testament of the Bible. Erasmus wrote this book in Latin, which was the language of scholarship in Europe during his time. The book is divided into chapters, each of which corresponds to a specific letter in the New Testament. Erasmus provides a paraphrase of the original text in a more accessible language, making it easier for ordinary people to understand the message of the Apostles. He also includes notes and commentary, providing insights into the historical context and the meaning behind the words.Erasmus was a humanist scholar who believed in the importance of education and the pursuit of knowledge. He believed that the Bible should be accessible to everyone, not just the clergy and the educated elite. His paraphrase of the Epistles was part of his larger project to make the Bible more widely available and understandable to the general public.Des. Erasmi Rot. In Epistolas Apostolicas Paraphrasis was first published in 1519, and it became a bestseller in Europe. It was reprinted many times and translated into several languages, including English. The book had a significant impact on the Protestant Reformation, as it helped to spread the ideas of the reformers and challenge the authority of the Catholic Church.Today, Des. Erasmi Rot. In Epistolas Apostolicas Paraphrasis is still considered a classic work of biblical scholarship and a landmark in the history of the Reformation. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the Bible, and the development of Western thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.