Anselm

by G.R. Evans

St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109) was one of the greatest Christian writers of medieval Europe. Best known as the inventor of the "ontological argument" for God's existence, his writings have been a major influence on western theology. He was also a noted spiritual writer. In this authoritative study, Dr. Evans explores the full range of Anselm's work, expertly placing both the thelogy and the devotional writings in context.

Genres: Philosophy

108 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Professor Emeritus of Medieval Theology and Intellectual History at the University of Cambridge

Reviews

[Flynn Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

A worthy introduction to the life and thought of Anselm. Evans is particularly helpful in framing the context of Anselm’s doctrinal formulation so as to clarify his conclusions considering the era in which they were articulated.