St. Anselm: A Portrait in a Landscape - Paperback

by Richard W. Southern (Author)

In this magisterial study of the life and work of St. Anselm, Sir Richard Southern provides the definitive study of one of the most complex and fascinating philosophical minds in Christian history. St. Anselm brings together all the elements of a man whose intensely concentrated search for God filled all the phases and aspects of his life and work. Nothing in Anselm's thinking was simply ordinary or typical of his age.

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In this magisterial account of the life and work of St Anselm, now in paperback, Sir Richard Southern provides a study in depth of one of the most fascinating minds in Christian history. This study covers Anselm's development in prayer, friendship, philosophy and theology, and theological controversy; in his position as archbishop; in his relations with his disciples and transmitters of his teaching; in the records of his sermons and informal talk; and finally in his relations with his biographer.