Desiderius Erasmus (28)
  1. As a continuation of the last episode, Dr. Paulson explains that the goal of Erasmus's skepticism is a calculated submission.
  2. Paulson confronts Erasmus's propositions about remaining in unknowing.
  3. Where Erasmus saw fear and collapse, Luther saw the never-ending comfort of Christ and his gospel.
  4. Desiderius Erasmus and many humanists had for a while held out hope for Luther’s call for reform and many of the reformers were themselves, to some degree, humanists.