Proslogion by Anselm of Canterbury
Contents
This section of the manuscript contains the Proslogion by Anselm of Canterbury (1033/4-1109). Anslem was a very influential and prolific writer of philosophical and theological treatises and dialogues. He was a monk, abbot, held the position of Archbishop of Canterbury, and is considered a Saint and a Doctor of the Church. The book was originally titled Fides Quaerens Intellectum (Faith Seeking Understanding) and it treats the problem of God’s existence and nature, including Anselm’s famous ontological argument for the existence of God. The text was probably written as a continuation of the Monologion, which treats the same topic.
Contents
Proem: the title on f. 108r reads: Incipit proemium sequentis operis venerabilis Anselmi archiepiscopi in proslogion. The text starts on f. 108r with the following words: Postquam opusculum. And ends on f. 108v with the following words: alloquium nominavi. Explicit proemium.
Capitula: the title on f. 108v reads: Incipiunt Capitula. List of chapters on ff. 108v-109r.
Text: the title on f. 109r reads: Incipit Proslogion. The text starts on f. 109r with the following words: Eya nunc homuntio fuge paululum occupationes tuas. And ends on f. 124v with the following words: non malivolentia reprehendisti. Explicit proslogion.
Dates
- Creation: 12th century
Creator
- From the Item: Anselm, Saint, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1033-1109 (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
Latin
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.
Full Extent
27 folios
Repository Details
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