Which of the Following Statements Concerning Desiderius Erasmus Is Not

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning Desiderius Erasmus is not true?

• A)He de-emphasized external forms of religion such as pilgrimages and fasts.
• B)He believed the Vulgate contained errors and published a new translation of the New Testament.
• C)Contemporaries claimed "Erasmus laid the egg that Luther hatched."
• D)He actively sought to destroy the unity of the medieval Christian church.
• E)His The Praise of Folly was a scathing indictment of the abuses of the church.

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