The Prayers and Meditations of St. Anslem
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The Prayers and Meditations of St. Anslem
About this book
The Prayers and Meditations of Saint Anselm (1070-1080) is a collection of writings by Anselm of Aosta. Written during his time at Bec Abbey in Normandy, The Prayers and Meditations of Saint Anselm is a deeply personal and meditative work of theology written by a figure whose service as Archbishop of Canterbury is noted for his fierce independence from royal authority and devotion to meaningful reform in the Catholic Church. Included in this collection are Anselm's "Prayer to God, " a meditation focused on the Lord's Prayer, and the "Prayer to Christ, " a moving piece that addresses the importance of John, Peter, and Mary Magdalene to the Son of God. Apparent throughout The Prayers and Meditations of Saint Anselm are the author's preoccupation with the nature of the soul, the doctrine of original sin, and the mysteries inherent to belief. Often considered the father of scholasticism, an important medieval school of philosophy, Anselm believes foremost in the ability of reason to sharpen and illuminate faith, allowing him to reconcile his Christian identity with his application of Neoplatonism while maintaining the supremacy of the Church and God over all aspects of inquiry. Canonized as a saint following his death in 1109, Anselm has long been recognized as a leader in the medieval Church and as a foundational figure for Christianity in England. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Anselm of Aosta's The Prayers and Meditations of Saint Anselm is a classic of Christian theology reimagined for modern readers.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- First Meditation. Of the Dignity and the Woe of Man’s Estate
- Second Meditation. Of the Awful Judgemnt: For Awakening Fear in Oneself
- Third Meditation. A Bemoaning of Virginity Sadly Lost
- Fourth Meditation. Teaching the Sinner to Bestir himself for the Amendment of his Sins
- Fifth Meditation
- Sixth Meditation. Designed to Brace the Heart Against Despair, forasmuch as we shall without doubt find True Mercy for all Our Sins if we do True Penance
- Seventh Meditation
- Eighth Meditation. The Penitent’s Address to god his Father
- Ninth Meditation. Of the Humanity of Christ
- Tenth Meditation
- Eleventh Meditation. Of the Redemption of Mankind
- Twelfth Meditation. Of the Humanity of Christ
- Thirteenth Meditation. Of Christ
- Fourteenth Meditation
- Fifteenth Meditation. Of the Memory of Past Benefits from Christ, of the Experience of Present Benefits, and of the Hope of Future
- Sixteenth Meditation. Of Present Benefits from God
- Seventeenth Meditation. Of Future Benefits from God
- Eighteenth Meditation. Thanksgiving for the Benefits of the Divine Mercy, and Prayer for the Divine Assistance
- Nineteenth Meditation. Of the Sweetness of the Divine Majesty, and of Many Other Things
- Twentieth Meditation
- Twenty-First Meditation
- A Note About the Author
- A Note from the Publisher