Northern Renaissance Writers What was the difference?
Northern Writers Critical of the failure of the Christian Church to inspire people to live a Christian life Education was important even for women; they founded co-ed schools Christian Humanism: focused on the reform of society
Desiderius Erasmus Christian Humanist from Holland The Praise of Folly 1509 Made fun of foolish Study of the Bible could change society Christianity was in the heart; not rules and ceremonies
Thomas More Christian Humanist from England Utopia 1516 He tried to show a better society; a more “perfect” world
Christine De Pizan Spoke out about unequal treatment of women Produced a variety of literary works Very educated, and believed all women should have that opportunity
Questions Which writer had the best purpose? How are these writers different from that of the Italian Renaissance?