John Colet (1467-1519) was an English Christian humanist and a friend of Erasmus. As Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral, he aimed for people to view scripture as a guide through life and advocated for the reform and rejuvenation of Christianity, linking humanism with reform.
John Colet (1467-1519) fue un humanista cristiano inglés y amigo de Erasmo. Como deán de la Catedral de San Pablo, buscó que las personas vieran la escritura como guía vital y abogó por la reforma y el rejuvenecimiento del cristianismo, vinculando el humanismo con la reforma.
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| 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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