Controversies: De Libero Arbitrio / Hyperaspistes 1, Volume 76

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Erasmus' Controversies with French, Italian, Spanish, and German critics on theological, social, philological, educational, and other matters are contained in Volumes 71-84 of the Collected Works. Collected Works of Erasmus, 76 includes two of his most important disputes with Luther, A Discussion of Free Will and the first part of the Hyperaspistes (usually translated as 'protector' or 'shield-bearer'). Erasmus writes in response to Luther's The Enslaved Will and rebukes Luther for what he considers his high-handed arrogance and his insulting charge that Erasmus is an atheist. In these works, Erasmus sets out in detail his views on important questions of Scripture and Church doctrine and tradition in his eloquent defence of free will. A masterly introduction by Professor Trinkaus provides the necessary background for the reader's understanding and appreciation of the struggle between Erasmus and Luther.

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