The Life And Times Of St. Anselm V2: Archbishop Of Canterbury And Primate Of The Britains

By Martin Rule

Book Overview

The Life and Times of St. Anselm V2: Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of the Britains is a comprehensive biography of one of the most influential figures in medieval Christianity. Written by Martin Rule, this book delves into the life and achievements of St. Anselm, who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109.The book covers St. Anselm's early life, including his upbringing in Italy and his education at the Abbey of Bec in Normandy. It then goes on to explore his career as a theologian and philosopher, including his famous debates with other scholars over the nature of God and the relationship between faith and reason.The book also examines St. Anselm's political and social influence, particularly during the reigns of William II and Henry I. It explores his role in the Investiture Controversy, in which the church and the state clashed over the appointment of bishops, and his efforts to reform the church.Throughout the book, Rule provides a vivid portrait of St. Anselm and the world in which he lived, drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources. The result is a rich and engaging account of one of the most important figures in medieval Christianity, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the church or the Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430456809
• ISBN13: 9781430456803
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"