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Which of the following did Desiderius Erasmus and Thomas More have in common?
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Both were French.
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Both wrote only in English.
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Both were considered humanists.
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Both rejected religion and the Bible.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Desiderius Erasmus and Thomas More argued for open-mindedness, moderation and tolerance, as well as the enhancement of public welfare.
Detailed explanation-2: -He embraced the humanistic belief in an individual’s capacity for self-improvement and the fundamental role of education in raising human beings above the level of brute animals. The thrust of Erasmus’ educational programme was the promotion of docta pietas, learned piety, or what he termed the “philosophy of Christ”.
Detailed explanation-3: -They both became Augustinian monks-Erasmus in Stein, Luther in Erfurt-and were steeped in a highly biblical environment, with each novice of the order receiving a Bible upon their entry into the monastery.
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