Enchiridion of Erasmus Ancient 1500s Guide for Moral & Practical Living Himelick

Description: Enchiridion of Erasmus Ancient 1500s Guide for Moral & Practical Living Himelick_______________________________________________ The Enchiridion of ErasmusTranslated by Raymond HimelickPublished by Peter Smith (1970) Condition:Excellent Reprinted Hardcover Book! The binding is tight and all 222 pages within are bright white with NO HIGH-LIGHTING, RIPS, TEARS, BENDS OR FOLDS, but there is a name on the inside front cover and some very light pencil writing and underlining throughout the book - all this could easily be erased. The covers look excellent, as can be seen in my photos. You will be happy with this one! Buy with confidence from a seller who takes the time to show you the details and not use just stock photos. Please check out all my pictures and email with any questions! Thanks for looking! About the Book:The "Enchiridion of Erasmus" is a collection of proverbs, adages, and sayings compiled by the Dutch Renaissance humanist Desiderius Erasmus. It was first published in early 1500 and became one of his most famous works. The word "enchiridion" itself means a handbook or manual. Erasmus was a scholar and writer known for his contributions to the humanist movement during the Renaissance. He was a prolific author and thinker who wrote on various topics, including theology, classical literature, and education. The "Enchiridion" is part of his broader efforts to promote humanist ideas and classical learning. In the "Enchiridion," Erasmus gathered and organized a wide range of proverbs and adages from classical Greek and Latin sources. These proverbs, which he saw as containing valuable wisdom, were intended to serve as a guide for moral and practical living. The collection was designed to be a concise reference for readers to draw upon in their daily lives. Erasmus' work on the "Enchiridion" contributed to the revival of interest in classical literature and language during the Renaissance. It was also part of his broader effort to reform the Catholic Church and promote a more thoughtful and ethical approach to theology and religious practice. His ideas and writings had a significant impact on the intellectual and cultural developments of his time. The "Enchiridion of Erasmus" remains a notable work in the history of literature and humanist thought, reflecting the Renaissance fascination with the wisdom of the classical world and the desire to apply it to contemporary life. Copyright © 2018-2023 TDM Inc. The photos and text in this listing are copyrighted. I spend lots of time writing up my descriptions and despise it when un-original losers cut and paste my descriptions in as their own. It is against ebay policy and if you are caught, you will be reported to ebay and could be sued for copyright infringement and damages.

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