Erasmian

American  

[ih-raz-mee-uhn] / ɪˈræz mi ən /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or like Erasmus.

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noun

1. a follower of Erasmus.

Other Word Forms

• Erasmianism noun

Etymology

Origin of Erasmian

First recorded in 1750–60; Erasm(us) + -ian

Example Sentences

In Bainton's view, the current revolution in the church makes the Erasmian message even more pertinent�and perhaps more poignant�than ever before.

From Time Magazine Archive

Duke William of Cleves-Jülich-Berg had adopted an Erasmian compromise between Lutheranism and Romanism, in some respects resembling the course pursued by Henry.

From The Age of the Reformation by Smith, Preserved

His chief distinction is that he was the closest friend and associate of Erasmus, the principal publisher of Erasmus's works, and the representative in the book trade of the Erasmian attitude toward the Reformation.

From Printing and the Renaissance A paper read before the Fortnightly Club of Rochester, New York by Slater, John Rothwell

For even though unable to point out a clean-cut and unequivocal synergistic statement, one cannot read these editions without scenting a Semi-Pelagian and Erasmian atmosphere.

From Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church by Bente, F. (Friedrich)

In the first two of these the text is said to have been formed from the Complutensian and Erasmian.

From Companion to the Bible by Barrows, E. P. (Elijah Porter)