Erasmus, The Man Who Laid the Egg - Luther, Who Hatched It

by Barth Hoogstraten

From a historical perspective, the lives of Erasmus and Martin Luther, the two biggest antagonists of the Reformation movement, have been documented in numerous publications. But what were these two men like beyond the scope of their scholarly works and religious doctrines? In Erasmus, The Man Who Laid the Luther, Who Hatched It , author Barth Hoogstraten provides a riveting narrative that paints vivid character portraits of Erasmus and Martin Luther, illustrating how each of these influential and remarkable men came to make reputations for themselves. What makes this account truly unique is that it describes the events that each of these two men experienced in the form of a novel. The dynamics of the dialogue bring to life how each debated the issue of free will in private, and what inspired them to take (or in some cases not take) the actions that would define their role in the Reformation movement.

516 pages, Paperback

First published January 3, 2012