Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS v
3. Abbreviations vi
4. Preface vii
5. Illustrations ix
6. Introduction: Erasmus, a Biographical Sketch 1
7. I. The Compendium vitae of Erasmus of Rotterdam 39
8. II. The Life of Erasmus by Beatus Rhenanus 47
9. III. Letter to Martin Dorp, May 1515 67
10. IV. Paraclesis 97
11. V. Letter to Paul Volz, 14 August 1518 109
12. VI. Letter to Albert of Brandenburg, 19 October 1519 131
13. VII. The Axiomata 141
14. VIII. Letter to Jodocus Jonas on Luther, 10 May 1521 145
15. IX. Letter to Jodocus Jonas on Vitrier and Colet, 13 June 1521 157
16. X. Letter to Carondelet, 5 January 1523 181
17. Bibliography 213
18. Index nominum 219