A thought provoking book on the deepest questions which have plagued mankind for time and eternity. Is there a God? Why did he have to die? How are we restored by his death? Anselm tackles these tough questions in his thought provocative book "Cur Deus Homo." Saint Anselm of Canterbury (1033 - 1109) was an Italian medieval philosopher and theologian, who held the office of Archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109. Called the founder of Scholasticism, he is famous as the inventor of the o...

"Cur Deus Homo?" is a thought-provoking book by Saint Anselm written between 1094 and 1098. He proposes the satisfaction view of the doctrine of atonement. Does God exist? Why did he have to die? How does his death restore us, humans? Anselm of Canterbury has tried to answer all these difficult questions in this famous work.

Saint Anselm of Canterbury was a Benedictine monk and philosopher, known as the father of scholasticism, whose works are impressive testaments to the historic and social significance of the Christian religion. In the “Proslogium”, or “Discourse on the Existence of God” we find the origination of the ontological argument for the existence of God. Saint Anselm’s rationalizations for Christian beliefs are continued in his “Monologium” or “Monologue” in which he argues that anyone of reasonabl...

Anselm of Canterbury, later canonized in the 1100's, was a Benedictine monk and philosopher who is known as the father of scholasticism. He is also the founder of the ontological argument, saying that God exists because of his infinite power and authority over mankind. His written works are known for their rationalization of faith based on spiritual truths found within the Christian belief, which is detailed in "Proslogium." He believed in varying degrees of "good" and "bad," which meant t...

"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...

In the Proslogion, St. Anselm presents a philosophical argument for the existence of God. Anselm's proof, known since the time of Kant as the ontological argument for the existence of God, has played an important role in the history of philosophy and has been incorporated in various forms into the systems of Descartes, Leibniz, Hegel, and others.Included in this edition of the Proslogion are Gaunilo's "A Reply on Behalf of the Fool" and St. Anselm's "The Author's ...

There is no human person who loved Christ more than Mary. And there is no greater act of love than Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.In these pages, you will find two of the most stirring revelations of Christ’s passion and death ever recorded by Doctors of the Church—Saint Anselm, the Magnificent Doctor, along with writings attributed to Saint Bernard, the Mellifluous Doctor. These private revelations given by Our Lady will enhance one’s prayer life while drawing one deeper into the...

For centuries, whispers have persisted about an unknown gospel that would transform faith, undo centuries of doctrine and threaten the very foundations of religious empires.Hidden by the world’s most powerful institutions, the truth has remained buried… until now. When Pope Peter II dispatches the sacred writings to a secluded American monastery for translation, their impending revelation sparks a bloodbath, and the documents vanish.Soon, a dangerous trail of clues emerges,...

St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033–1109) helped inaugurate the Age of Scholasticism, a period of Christian cultural and philosophical rebirth during the High Middle Ages, deepening the Augustinian quest to know both God and His creation rather than God alone. Saint Anselm’s spiritual guidance was widely sought after and helped many souls along their journey to sanctity.From Sin to Sanctity, translated by TAN Books, is a collection of prayers and meditations St. Anselm composed in respo...

'ÄòThoughts and Counsels of the Saints for Every Day of the Year'Äô is a profound anthology capturing the eternal wisdom and spiritual guidance of eminent saints. This collection traverses various literary forms, from fervent prayers and meditative reflections to heartfelt letters and philosophical musings, inviting readers to engage with the timeless and diverse perspectives of the Church's revered figures. The selected pieces resonate with themes of divine grace, moral fortitude, and hum...

In "Cur Deus Homo," Saint Anselm presents a profound theological exploration of the necessity of the Incarnation, set against the backdrop of medieval scholasticism. Writing in a dialectical style, Anselm targets central questions regarding the nature of God and humanity's redemption, employing a meticulous logical framework characteristic of his era. His treatise confronts the mystery of why God chose to become man, arguing that divine justice and mercy are reconciled through the person o...

Saint Anselm of Canterbury, born in 1033 in Aosta, a town in northern Italy, was one of the most influential figures in the early medieval period of philosophy and theology. Anselm's work stands at the intersection of reason and faith, bridging the intellectual rigor of the classical philosophers with the emerging scholastic tradition of the Middle Ages. His philosophical and theological inquiries, grounded in a deep meditation on the nature of God, were pioneering in their attempt to reco...