De Concordia by Anselm of Canterbury
Contents
This part of the manuscript contains the text De Concordia 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 complete title of the book is De Concordia Praescientiae et Praedestinationis et Gratiae Dei cum Libero Arbitrio (On the Harmony of Foreknowledge and Predestination and the Grace of God with Free Choice) and, as the title suggests, it aims to solve the apparent contradiction between human free will and some of God’s attributes, such as the divine predestination and omniscience.
The title on f. 124v reads: Liber venerabilis Anselmi archiepiscopi de concordia prescientie et predestinationis ac gratie dei cum libero arbitrio. The text starts on f. 124v with the following words: De tribus illis questionibus. And ends on f. 143r with the following words: petentibus impendere. Explicit.
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
20 folios
Repository Details
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