Benedictine theologian · Medieval Western

Anselm of Canterbury

Born: c. 1033
Died: 1109

Benedictine monk, archbishop of Canterbury, and formative medieval theologian whose works join contemplative prayer with close rational inquiry into God, the Trinity, and the incarnation.

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Cur Deus Homo1094–1098
Monologium1075–1076
Proslogium1077–1078

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Cur Deus Homo

In dialogue with Boso, Anselm examines sin, satisfaction, and why the restoration of humanity requires the saving work of the God-man.

1094–1098Theological dialogueRead

Monologium

Anselm reasons from the goodness and existence of created things toward the supreme Being, then considers creation, the Word, and the Trinity.

1075–1076Theological treatiseRead

Proslogium

Anselm’s prayerful meditation seeks understanding of God’s existence and attributes through a single sustained argument.

1077–1078Theological treatiseRead