Erasmus, Christian Humanism, and the Roots of the Reformation

In this episode of The Pilgrim's Interests, we dive deep into the intellectual ferment of the Renaissance and its profound influence on the Protestant Reformation. Join Blake Hart as he unravels the transformative power of ad fontes—'back to the sources'—and explores how figures like Erasmus laid the groundwork for Luther's revolution. Discover how Renaissance humanism, a renewed focus on Scripture, and the rise of Erasmian thought acted as the seedbed from which the Reformation ultimately sprang. This is the story of how the rebirth of ancient wisdom led to a revolution in faith.