Anselm of Canterbury
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Anselm of Canterbury – Faith Seeking Understanding and the Atonement
Doctrinal Themes and Denominational Traditions 1. Introduction Anselm of Canterbury (c. 1033–1109) was a Benedictine monk, Archbishop of Canterbury, and a towering figure in medieval scholastic theology. Often hailed as the “Father of Scholasticism,” Anselm is best known for his motto fides quaerens intellectum (“faith seeking understanding”), and for developing…
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Anselm of Canterbury – Atonement and Satisfaction
Top Christian Theologians by Theme and Denomination – Article 7Theme: AtonementDenomination: Catholic (Western / Scholastic) 1. Introduction Anselm of Canterbury (c. 1033–1109), Archbishop, monk, and philosopher, is most renowned for his groundbreaking formulation of the satisfaction theory of atonement. A key figure in the Scholastic tradition of medieval Catholic theology,…