Erasmus

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Erasmus born?Circa October 28, 1466
2. Where was Erasmus born?Rotterdam, Netherlands
3. When did Erasmus die?July 12, 1536
4. Who was Erasmus and why was he called the smartest guy in the room?Erasmus was a very smart writer from Rotterdam who loved books and wanted to make things better. He studied Latin and wrote many books that helped people think about faith and learning.
5. What did Erasmus do with the Bible that was new and helpful?He made new Greek and Latin versions of the New Testament with notes, so people could read the Bible in its original languages and understand it better.

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