The Handbook of the Christian Soldier, first published 1503 Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1538). The handbook met with success across Europe. He described it as 'a kind of summary guide to living so you might attain to a state of mind worthy of Christ'.

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The Handbook of the Christian Soldier, first published 1503 Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1538). The handbook met with success across Europe. He described it as 'a kind of summary guide to living so you might attain to a state of mind worthy of Christ'.

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