Publisher's Synopsis
""St. Anselm of Canterbury: A Chapter in the History of Religion"" is a book written by James Macmullen Rigg in 1896. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and work of St. Anselm, a prominent Christian theologian and philosopher of the 11th century. The author traces the life of Anselm from his early years in Italy to his time as Archbishop of Canterbury in England. The book provides a detailed analysis of Anselm's philosophical and theological contributions, including his famous ontological argument for the existence of God. Rigg also explores Anselm's role in the Investiture Controversy, a power struggle between the papacy and the Holy Roman Empire. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, philosophy, and theology.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.
