In the Praise of Folly (1509), Erasmus

question 13

Multiple Choice

In The Praise of Folly (1509) , Erasmus

• A) lampooned many of the un-Christian values held dear by his Christian contemporaries, such as pomposity, greed, and lust for power.
• B) attacked the papacy for its massive construction projects, such as the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome.
• C) spoke out against the foreign missionary work of groups such as the Jesuits, arguing that Europe needed their work at home.
• D) used quotations from ancient classical works to criticize contemporary views on political and religious issues.

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