In the Praise of Folly (1509), Erasmus

Multiple Choice

In The Praise of Folly (1509) , Erasmus

A) lampooned many of the un-Christian values held dear by his Christian contemporaries, such as pomposity, greed, and lust for power.
B) attacked the papacy for its massive construction projects, such as the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome.
C) spoke out against the foreign missionary work of groups such as the Jesuits, arguing that Europe needed their work at home.
D) used quotations from ancient classical works to criticize contemporary views on political and religious issues.