Question

1. according to the excerpt from the praise of folly on page 379, what did erasmus find ridiculous about the monastic life of his day? (2pts) 5. explain the quote \erasmus laid the egg that luther hatched.\ how did it differ from established practices in the church?

Explanation:

1. The quote "Erasmus laid the egg that Luther hatched" implies Erasmus' role in paving the way for the Protestant - Reformation. Erasmus' humanist ideas and his criticism of the Catholic Church's abuses created an intellectual climate that made Luther's more radical reforms possible. Erasmus aimed at reforming the Church from within through education and moral renewal, while Luther broke away more definitively.
2. Regarding the monastic life, Erasmus criticized the excessive legalism, superstition, and the focus on outward observances over true spiritual piety in monastic practices. He believed that monastic rules had become a burden rather than a means to spiritual growth.

Answer:

1. The quote means Erasmus' work and ideas set the stage for Luther's more radical actions in the Reformation.
2. Erasmus found monastic life's excessive legalism, superstition, and over - emphasis on outward practices ridiculous.