The Life of Erasmus is a biography written by Samuel Knight that chronicles the life of the renowned Dutch philosopher, theologian, and scholar, Desiderius Erasmus. The book provides a detailed account of Erasmus' life, beginning with his birth in Rotterdam in 1466 and ending with his death in 1536. Knight explores Erasmus' early life, including his education and his time spent in monasteries, which greatly influenced his later work. The book also...