Which of the following humanist writers was greatly controversial during the Counter-Reformation and had his works banned by the Catholic Church?

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Erasmus was greatly controversial during the Counter-Reformation and had his works banned by the Catholic Church.
Key Takeaway: Erasmus was a Renaissance priest, humanist, and theologian, who publicly criticized contemporary Christian beliefs. Erasmus believed in free will (rather than predestination) and heavily-promoted a middle-road philosophy for religion that angered both Protestants and conservative Catholics. During the Counter-Reformation, Erasmus was highly controversial and his works were repeatedly banned by the Catholic Church.

Which of the Following Humanist Writers Was Greatly Controversial During