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Anselm of Canterbury - Wikipedia
Anselm of Canterbury OSB (/ ˈænsɛlm /; 1033/4–1109), also known as Anselm of Aosta (French: Anselme d'Aoste, Italian: Anselmo d'Aosta) after his birthplace and Anselm of Bec (French: Anselme du Bec) after his monastery, was an Italian [4] Benedictine abbot, philosopher and theologian who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109. As Archbishop of Canterbury, he defended the ...
St. Anselm of Canterbury | Patron Saint, Biography, Theology ...
St. Anselm of Canterbury was an Italian-born theologian and philosopher, known as the father of Scholasticism, a philosophical school of thought that dominated the Middle Ages. He is the originator of the ontological argument for God and the satisfaction theory of redemption.
Anselm of Canterbury (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
Saint Anselm of Canterbury (1033–1109) was the outstanding Christian philosopher and theologian of the eleventh century. He is best known for the celebrated “ontological argument” for the existence of God in the Proslogion, but his contributions to philosophical theology (and indeed to philosophy more generally) go well beyond the ontological argument. In what follows I examine Anselm ...
St. Anselm: The Benedictine monk who followed the motto ‘faith seeking ...
On April 21, the Catholic Church honors St. Anselm, the 11th- and 12th-century Benedictine monk and archbishop best known for his writings that deeply influenced Catholic theology.
Anselm | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Anselm of Canterbury (1033—1109) Saint Anselm was one of the most important Christian thinkers of the eleventh century. He is most famous in philosophy for having discovered and articulated the so-called “ ontological argument;” and in theology for his doctrine of the atonement. However, his work extends to many other important philosophical and theological matters, among which are ...
Saint Anselm - Franciscan Media
Perhaps best known in philosophical circles for his rational proof of the existence of God, Saint Anselm was a great theologian as well. A Benedictine monk and scholar, Saint Anselm earned the title “Father of Scholasticism,” a school of philosophy/theology prominent in the middle ages, especially among Catholic philosophers and theologians.
Who Was Anselm? by R.C. Sproul - Ligonier Ministries
Anselm held the position of archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109. A Benedictine monk, philosopher, and theologian, he stands as one of the most significan
The ‘Father of Scholasticism’: St. Anselm of Canterbury
Anselm did not wish to accept this position, however, and pleaded his ill-health and age. Other bishops, though, forced the pastoral staff into Anselm’s hands in the presence of the king and, literally, carried him to the cathedral.
St. Anselm of Canterbury (Apr 21) Free Resources and Reflections ...
St. Anselm of Canterbury was a remarkable figure in medieval Christian theology and philosophy, known for his adherence to the monastic lifestyle and his willingness to stand up against powerful politicians. He was also a passionate advocate for the poor, speaking out against the slave trade and dedicating much of his life to helping those…
Who is Anselm? - Anselm Society
Saint Anselm (A.D. 1033–1109) was an Italian monk, philosopher, and theologian who served as Archbishop of Canterbury for 16 years. He’s most famous for his spirited defenses of the incarnation and belief in God (though you might remember him from a brief reference in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade!).
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