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Northern Renaissance Writers

Discover the Northern Renaissance writers who critiqued the Christian Church's failures and promoted education and social reform. Explore the works of Desiderius Erasmus, Thomas More, and Christine de Pizan, and how they sought to create a more just society. Learn about Christian Humanism and their emphasis on the heart of Christianity over mere rules and ceremonies.

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Northern Renaissance Writers

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  1. Northern Renaissance Writers What was the difference?

  2. Northern Writers • Critical of the failure of the Christian Church to inspire people to live a Christian life • Education was important even for women; they founded co-ed schools • Christian Humanism: focused on the reform of society

  3. Desiderius Erasmus • Christian Humanist from Holland • The Praise of Folly 1509 • Made fun of foolish • Study of the Bible could change society • Christianity was in the heart; not rules and ceremonies

  4. Thomas More • Christian Humanist from England • Utopia 1516 • He tried to show a better society; a more “perfect” world

  5. Christine De Pizan • Spoke out about unequal treatment of women • Produced a variety of literary works • Very educated, and believed all women should have that opportunity

  6. Questions • Which writer had the best purpose? • How are these writers different from that of the Italian Renaissance?

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