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Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (also Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam) (October 27, probably 1466 – July 12, 1536) was a Dutch [[humanist ]] and theologian. Erasmus was a classical scholar who wrote in a "pure" [[Latin ]] style.

Erasmus was influential on [[Martin Luther ]] who admired him and desired his [[friendship]].

Although Erasmus remained a Roman [[Catholic ]] throughout his lifetime, he harshly criticised what he considered excesses of the Roman Catholic [[Church ]] and even turned down a Cardinalship when it was offered to him.

In his Treatise on Preparation For [[Death ]] he made clear his [[position]], that [[faith ]] in the atonement of [[Christ]], and not in the sacraments and [[rituals ]] of the church, are the only [[guarantee ]] of eternal [[life]].

He prepared new Latin and Greek editions of the New Testament. Erasmus wrote The Praise of Folly, Handbook of a [[Christian ]] Knight, and On Civility in [[Children]].