The Essential ErasmusFirst single volume in English to show the full spectrum of this Renaissance man's thought, which is no less profound because it is expressed with grace, wit, and ironic detachment only a great writer can achieve. |
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Page 186
... Holy Spirit when they saw Christ ascending . He promised that He would be continually present among those of His followers who were assembled . Hence no man should expect Christ to be present in war . What was that fiery and flaming Spirit ...
... Holy Spirit when they saw Christ ascending . He promised that He would be continually present among those of His followers who were assembled . Hence no man should expect Christ to be present in war . What was that fiery and flaming Spirit ...
Page 217
... Spirit ? Barbatius . Because as our bodies live by breath so our minds are vivified by the secret inspiration of the Holy Spirit . Aulus . Is it not lawful to call the Father Spirit ? Barbatius . Why not ? Aulus . Are not the persons ...
... Spirit ? Barbatius . Because as our bodies live by breath so our minds are vivified by the secret inspiration of the Holy Spirit . Aulus . Is it not lawful to call the Father Spirit ? Barbatius . Why not ? Aulus . Are not the persons ...
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... Holy Spirit into one God , which expression includes the Father , Son , and Holy Spirit ; that is to say , the Three Persons . Aulus . Do you believe in the Holy Church ? Barbatius . No ! Aulus . What ? Don't you believe in it ...
... Holy Spirit into one God , which expression includes the Father , Son , and Holy Spirit ; that is to say , the Three Persons . Aulus . Do you believe in the Holy Church ? Barbatius . No ! Aulus . What ? Don't you believe in it ...
Contents
Introduction 71 | 7 |
The Life of Erasmus | 17 |
THE HANDBOOK OF | 24 |
Copyright | |
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