Article by Joseph Sauer from this 1912 reference work. An extensive overview of the life, works and impact of this scholar.

Short biographical article on the Dutch humanist, in the Columbia Encyclopedia.

Article on his life, writings, and theology.

Latin and English texts presented by Chris Cudabac. Also features a number of pictures of Erasmus.

Brief illustrated profile.

John Wilson's 1688 translation of this, Erasmus' best-known work.

Biographical information, a picture, and a brief selection from the Praise of Folly.