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    St. Anselm was born in Italy in the 11th century and became a monk and abbot. He is considered the father of scholasticism and originated the ontological argument for God's existence. In his writings like the Monologium and Proslogium, he explored theological mysteries and defined God as "a being than which none greater can be conceived." St. Anselm made contributions to theology and had a lasting legacy through his intellectual works, and he eventually became the Archbishop of Canterbury in England where he spent his final years until his death in 1109.

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    St. Anselm was born in Italy in the 11th century and became a monk and abbot. He is considered the father of scholasticism and originated the ontological argument for God's existence. In his writings like the Monologium and Proslogium, he explored theological mysteries and defined God as "a being than which none greater can be conceived." St. Anselm made contributions to theology and had a lasting legacy through his intellectual works, and he eventually became the Archbishop of Canterbury in England where he spent his final years until his death in 1109.

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    SAINT ANSELM OF CANTERBURY

    BY: GEORGE PYNE


    EARLY LIFE

    • St. Anslem was born in a town of Aosta Italy. Both his parents were noblemen
    and women. His father was not supportive of him to join the monastery,
    because he wanted Anslem to be a politician. At just fifteen years old he was
    refused by the abbot because of his parents. His father was very abusive
    towards Anslem, so he went to his mother for protection. His mother reverted
    to religion for her hurt son. Anslem moved away at age 23, traveling to
    France where he gained a great education. When he returned his parents
    had passed, so served as an abbot to abbey of St. Stephen at Caen.
    IMPORTANCE
    • St. Anslem was known as the father of Scholasticism.
    • He was recognized as the originator of the argument for the existence of God
    • He is known for the College of St. Anslem and his letters he had written
    • Anslem explored the mysteries of faith and the definition of theology
    • St. Anslem had a reputation of great intellectual ability, which helped him become
    abbot of Bec.
    • The Archbishop of Canterbury
    HIS WRITINGS
    St. Anslem’s works has allowed him to have a lasting legacy. His Monologium
    talks about the being of God. The Proslogium continues to talk about the idea
    that god exists. Cur Deus Homo, another piece of work, discusses the mysteries
    of God and defends why the fundamental idea of God is truly a mystery.
    These writings are discussed in many arguments in modern society. He believes
    continues to discuss how god can be everywhere at all times, by the human mind

    Other Writings:
    • De Fide Trinitatis et de Incarnatione Verbi Contra Blasphemias Ruzelini
    • De Conceptu Virginali et de Originali Peccato
    • De Processione Spiritus Sancti Contra Graecos
    • De Concordia Praescientiae et Praedestinationis et Gratiae Dei cum Libero
    Arbitrio
    ANSLEM’S MONOLOGIUM

    In this book Anslem talks about the Being of God. He bases his argument on the
    force of reason. The work is consistent with the Holy Fathers and St. Augustine.
    He stresses the importance of our rational nature as humans, encouraging
    Christians that they should be able to convince non believers there is hope. In his
    argument for the existence of God he defines him as “ a being than which none
    greater can be convinced.” This work influenced many philosophers in the early
    modern era and continues to influence people today.
    FINAL YEARS

    Anslems final years were lived in England, but his health had worsen. He was so
    sick that food was unpleasant, so he became extremely weak. He had to be
    carried to church every day for Mass. The day before he passed he could only
    use his right arm to make a cross when someone asked for a blessing. He died
    on Holy Wednesday, April, 21 1109. His remains were taken to Canterbury
    Cathedral.
    BIBLIOGRAPHY

    • https://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/ans/ans034.htm
    • https://www.ccel.org/ccel/anselm/basic_works
    • https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Anselm-of-Canterbury
    • https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=548

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