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The Education of a Christian Prince

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Book by Desiderius Erasmus that advises Christian rulers to pursue peace, leniency, clemency, and forgiveness in their exercise of power.

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"Likewise, the 16th-century Dutch Catholic priest Desiderius Erasmus wrote a book titled The Education of a Christian Prince, which seeks to advise Christians who have found themselves in power; his prescription is typically Christian—a turn toward peace, leniency, clemency, and forgiveness."
Liz Bruenig: Bishop Budde Delivered a Truly Christian Message · u/OJ_Soprano · ↑34 · 2025-01-24
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