A Dialoge or Communication of Two Persons: Deuysyd and Set Forthe in the Late[n] Tonge, by the Noble and Famose Clarke. Desiderius Erasmus Intituled [the] Pylgremage of Pure Deuotyon. Newly Tra[n]slatyd into Englishe.
1540
A Dialoge or Communication of Two Persons: Deuysyd and Set Forthe in the Late[n] Tonge, by the Noble and Famose Clarke. Desiderius Erasmus Intituled [the] Pylgremage of Pure Deuotyon. Newly Tra[n]slatyd into Englishe.
1540
Philosophy & Ethics, Religion/Spirituality
A Dialoge or Communication of Two Persons, written by Desiderius Erasmus and first published in 1540, is a philosophical discourse that examines themes of devotion and piety through imagined conversations. The dialogue features two characters, Menedemus and Ogygyus, who discuss their pilgrimage experiences, critiquing societal norms and religious practices related to idolatry and superstition. This work is notable for its exploration of the authenticity of religious experiences and the superficiality of certain practices, making it a significant contribution to early modern religious thought.
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