But neither were the Scriptures written in Latin.

It was Erasmus who revived the study of the Greek Testament, the charter of the scholar's reformation.

He gave the Renaissance, in its origin purely Pagan, a Christian direction, and prevented the divorce of learning from religion.

He also protested against the confusion of Christianity with asceticism, and against belief in the superior sanctity of monks.

He turned his satire upon corruption in high places, and did not spare the Holy See.