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Anselm of Canterbury
Anselm (c. 1033–1109) was a theologian of the medieval Western Church and Archbishop of Canterbury. He is known for his method of "faith seeking understanding," the ontological argument, and the satisfaction theory of the atonement, and he is called the "Father of Scholasticism."
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- Satisfaction TheoryDoctrine & Theology
The satisfaction theory is a theory of the atonement that explains the death of Christ as rendering the "satisfaction" (reparation) rightly owed for the glory (honor) of God that has been injured by sin. It was systematized by Anselm of Canterbury in the late eleventh century.
- TheologyDoctrine & Theology
Theology is the discipline that systematically studies God and his works in light of Scripture and the tradition of the church. It is commonly divided into biblical theology, systematic theology, historical theology, and practical theology.
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