The Correspondence of Erasmus

Erasmus expresses deep concerns in his letters from August 1530 to March 1531, particularly regarding the contentious outcomes of the Diet of Augsburg, which heightened fears of impending religious conflict in Germany. He grapples with criticism from Catholic detractors who view him as a hidden Lutheran, while also facing expectations from evangelical reformers who see him as a guiding figure. This period also sees him producing significant literary works addressing both factions, reflecting his complex position in the religious landscape of the time.