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# 1961 out-of-print edition Philosophical debate on free will Includes historical excerpts from Luther Discourse on Free Will (Bloomsbury Revelations)

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> ⚡ Own the debate that shaped free will — before it’s gone!

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- • **Academic Powerhouse:** Perfect for scholars and managers craving deep insights into ethics, religion, and human agency.
- • **Collector’s Choice:** A used book in good condition—own a piece of philosophical history that’s hard to find digitally.
- • **Curated Historical Context:** Includes Luther’s provocative excerpts, offering a glimpse into the fiery theological clash.
- • **Essential Free Will Debate:** Explore the foundational arguments shaping modern views on autonomy and determinism.
- • **Timeless Intellectual Classic:** Dive into Erasmus' masterful 1961 translation, a rare gem for philosophy aficionados.

## Overview

Discourse on Free Will (Bloomsbury Revelations) is a rare 1961 English translation of Erasmus' seminal work, enriched with Luther’s excerpts. This used book in good condition offers a concise yet profound exploration of the historic theological debate on free will, making it a must-have for philosophy enthusiasts and academic professionals seeking intellectual depth and historical context.

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Review: Finally found a copy of Erasmus' Discourse on Free Will - I've been looking for this little gem for years and this was the only copy I could find in English; I couldn't find anything on the Kindle. This is an out of print edition published in 1961. It is the translation by Ernst F. Winter. There were newer editions available, but they were relatively expensive. This edition also has some very brief excerpts from Luther's famous response, but it covers only about 20% of what he wrote. I ordered a cheap Kindle edition of that so I could read the whole thing. I found it interesting that I could find Luther's discourse almost anywhere, but that it was so difficult to find Erasmus' arguments. So you'll understand my slant on this, I am a strong believer in free will (I'm LDS). I thoroughly enjoyed Erasmus' discourse and thought he did a very good job using Biblical proofs, thoughts of the Christian Fathers, and logic to prove his point. He had a section on Old Testament proofs, another on New Testament proofs, another where he responded to apparent Biblical proofs against free will, and another section responding to proofs Luther had used in the past against free will. The excerpts from Luther mainly show strong personal attacks on Erasmus and assertions, but I get the feeling that the compiler chose not to show the best parts of Luther's response. I am in the process of reading the complete response of Luther and will have a better idea of its strengths. I disagree profoundly with several of Luther's basic assumptions and interpretations of Paul, but I am still curious to hear his arguments from direct reading of one of his most famous works. Once again, this book should mainly be read for Erasmus' discourse and not for Luther's since it is just excerpts. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the great debate on free will.
Review: The Ongoing Debate - I purchased this book for my "Formation of Modern Christianity" class and am in the process of writing my term paper on the debate between Erasmus and Luther on the issue of free will. This book does an excellent job of reviewing Erasmus' case for free will and briefly summarizes Luther's case for the bondage of will, as well. Buy this book if you'd like a concise review of this ongoing debate.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #955,129 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #133 in Free Will & Determinism Philosophy #530 in Religion & Philosophy (Books) #765 in Religious Philosophy (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 47 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally found a copy of Erasmus' Discourse on Free Will
*by J***R on July 1, 2011*

I've been looking for this little gem for years and this was the only copy I could find in English; I couldn't find anything on the Kindle. This is an out of print edition published in 1961. It is the translation by Ernst F. Winter. There were newer editions available, but they were relatively expensive. This edition also has some very brief excerpts from Luther's famous response, but it covers only about 20% of what he wrote. I ordered a cheap Kindle edition of that so I could read the whole thing. I found it interesting that I could find Luther's discourse almost anywhere, but that it was so difficult to find Erasmus' arguments. So you'll understand my slant on this, I am a strong believer in free will (I'm LDS). I thoroughly enjoyed Erasmus' discourse and thought he did a very good job using Biblical proofs, thoughts of the Christian Fathers, and logic to prove his point. He had a section on Old Testament proofs, another on New Testament proofs, another where he responded to apparent Biblical proofs against free will, and another section responding to proofs Luther had used in the past against free will. The excerpts from Luther mainly show strong personal attacks on Erasmus and assertions, but I get the feeling that the compiler chose not to show the best parts of Luther's response. I am in the process of reading the complete response of Luther and will have a better idea of its strengths. I disagree profoundly with several of Luther's basic assumptions and interpretations of Paul, but I am still curious to hear his arguments from direct reading of one of his most famous works. Once again, this book should mainly be read for Erasmus' discourse and not for Luther's since it is just excerpts. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the great debate on free will.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Ongoing Debate
*by R***K on April 22, 2007*

I purchased this book for my "Formation of Modern Christianity" class and am in the process of writing my term paper on the debate between Erasmus and Luther on the issue of free will. This book does an excellent job of reviewing Erasmus' case for free will and briefly summarizes Luther's case for the bondage of will, as well. Buy this book if you'd like a concise review of this ongoing debate.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value, fast shipping
*by M***2 on August 12, 2023*

Great price and condition for college class.

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