AP European History

Answer - B - 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.