
Erasmus' Annotations on the New Testament
Without the notes, Erasmus said, the texts of the Scripture were ''naked and defenceless,'' open to criticism by uncomprehending readers and corruption by careless printers. The Annotations represent not only Erasmus'' defence of the New Testament against such abuss, but also a reflection of his own philosophy, objectives, and working methods.
In establishing the text and defending it against his o...
Without the notes, Erasmus said, the texts of the Scripture were ''naked and defenceless,'' open to criticism by uncomprehending readers and corruption by careless printers. The Annotations represent not only Erasmus'' defence of the New Testament against such abuss, but also a reflection of his own philosophy, objectives, and working methods.
In establishing the text and defending it against his o...