From a historical perspective, the lives of Erasmus and Martin Luther, the two biggest antagonists of the Reformation movement, have been documented and presented in numerous publications. But the question that begs to be answered is: what were these two men like beyond the scope of their scholarly works and religious doctrines? In Erasmus, The Man Who Laid the Egg: Luther, Who Hatched It, author Barth Hoogstraten provides a riveting narrative that paints vivid character portraits of Erasmus and Martin Luther, illustrating how each of these influential andremarkable men came to make reputations for themselves. What makes this account truly unique is that it describes the events andinteractions that each of these two men experienced in the form of a novel. Thedynamics of the conversations and dialogue help bring to life how each debatedthe issue of free will in private, as well as what inspired them to take (or in somecases not take) the actions that would help define their role in the Reformationmovement for future generations. With an enthralling and insightful prose, Erasmus, The Man Who Laid the Egg is a fascinating journey into the diverse backgrounds and brilliant minds of Erasmus and Martin Luther.