De Casu Diaboli by Anselm of Canterbury
Contents
This section of the manuscript contains Anslem of Canterbury’s De Casu Diaboli. Anslem (1033/4-1109) 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. De Casu Diaboli (On the Devil's Fall) was written in form of a dialogue between Anselm (the teacher) and a disciple. It treats the problem of fallen angels in connection to the concepts of free will and divine authority.
Contents
Capitula: the title on f. 182r reads: Incipiunt capitula in tractatu de casu diaboli. List of chapters on f. 182r and 182v.
Text: the title on f. 183r reads: Incipit tractatus de casu diaboli editus ab Anselmo archiepiscopo. The text starts on f. 183r with the following words: Discipulus. Illud apostoli quid habes. And ends on f. 199v with the following words: uti potestate loquendi. Explicit tractatus Anselmi cantuariensis archiepiscopi de casu diaboli.
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
18 folios
Repository Details
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