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Colet John Important English Christian Friend Wanted Humanism

Front John Colet
Back 1467-1519
one of the most important English Christian humanists

John Colet, friend of Erasmus, was an English scholar, Renaissance humanist, theologian, member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers, and Dean of St Paul's Cathedral, London. Colet wanted people to see the scripture as their guide through life. Furthermore, he wanted to restore theology and rejuvenate Christianity. Colet is an important early leader of Christian humanism as he linked humanism and reform. John Colet was a friend of Erasmus, a key figure in Christian humanism.

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