King Herod I. served Rome as a willing proxy ruler over Judea, alienating his Jewish subjects by supporting pagan temples, observance of Roman holidays, and sponsorship of arena games in Jerusalem. The last straw for the pious Jewish opposition was erection of a huge gilded eagle - the symbol of Roman power - above the gates to the Temple District.When Herod died in 4 BC, Jerusalem and all Judea erupted. Pious Jews, would be Messiahs, and terrorists alike rose up, all hoping to res...

A towering intellect of the 11th century, Saint Anselm of Canterbury forged a path where faith and reason walked hand in hand. This essential collection brings together the core writings of the "Father of Scholasticism," offering direct access to his revolutionary ideas.From the audacious logic of the Proslogion's ontological argument to the profound theological insights of Cur Deus Homo, Anselm grappled with the most fundamental questions of existence, God, and hum...

The second Augustine, as St. Anselmus had been called, starts out from the same principle as the first; he holds that faith precedes all reflection and all discussion concerning religious things. The unbelievers, he says, strive to understand because they do not believe; we, on the contrary, strive to understand because we believe. They and we have the same object in view; but inasmuch as they do not believe, they cannot arrive at their goal, which is to understand the dogma. The unbelieve...

Have you ever wondered why the Earth is tilted on its axis? This book presents the Reason for the Inclination of the Earth. "The earth has two principal motions, one of revolution about the sun, the other of rotation upon an axis. The revolution about the sun is accomplished in 365 and a quarter days at an average speed of nineteen miles per second, or thirty-three times the speed of the swiftest modern projectile. The rotation upon its axis is accomplished in twenty-four sidereal hours, a...

THE present volume of St. Anselm’s most important philosophical and theological writings contains: (1) TheProslogium (2) theMonologium, (3) theCur Deus Homo, and (4) by way of historical complement, an Appendix to theMonologium entitled In Behalf of the Fool by Gaunilon, a monk of Marmoutiers. TheProslogium (which, though subsequent in point of time to theMonologium, is here placed first, as containing the famous ontological argument), theMonologium and the Appendix thereto were translated...

In "St. Anselme: Collected Works," the theological and philosophical writings of St. Anselm of Canterbury are brought together in a remarkable anthology that showcases his pioneering ideas in medieval scholarship. Known for his clear and logical prose, Anselm employs a dialectical style that bridges faith and reason, contributing to the development of scholastic thought. This compilation includes his famous arguments for the existence of God, reflections on the nature of atonement, and the...

St. Anselm of Canterbury'Äôs "Collected Works" offers a profound exploration of medieval philosophy and theology, showcasing his distinctive blend of rigorous logical inquiry and deeply personal faith. Within these pages, Anselm'Äôs famous ontological argument for the existence of God stands out, reflecting his ability to weave complex ideas into accessible prose. The works are marked by a meticulous attention to the nature of existence, faith, and reason, situated amidst the socio-religio...

Written by Anselm in the midst of his spiritual life and contemplation, Anselm attempts to answer this question with a reasoned discussion of the Christian canon. God's incarnation in the form of Jesus Christ is investigated, with the Biblical sources examined and discussed at length. The mission of Christ as a manifest teacher without sin, and his birth in an ordinary village in Palestine, is closely detailed by the studied Anselm.Saint Anselm eventually arrives at the conclusion ...

This collection includes the most important books by the medieval clergyman and philosopher St. Anselm and one work of his opponent which is necessary to for a complete understanding of the matter of discussion. The first book from the sequence, Monologion was created back in 1075. It's first title was A Monologue on the Reason for Faith. In this work, Anselm states that anyone should be able to convince themselves of the existence of God through reason alone if they are intelligent. If th...

"Proslogium," "Monologium," "An Appendix in Behalf of the Fool by Gaunilon," and "Cur Deus Homo" by Saint Anselm are timeless works of theological and philosophical significance. Saint Anselm, an eminent medieval theologian and philosopher, explores profound questions about faith, reason, and the nature of God in these texts.In "Proslogium," Saint Anselm famously presents the ontological argument for the existence of God, a philosophical argument that has captivated thinkers for ce...