Anselm of Canterbury (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)

Anselm of Canterbury (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)

Anselm is probably the greatest theologian who lived during the time between Augustine of Hippo and Thomas Aquinas. His compelling yearning to know and love God as He is revealed to us in Scriptures shaped his life and permeates all of his writings. He found the greatest joy in communion with God, but was thrusted into the difficult political scene of the 11th-12th centuries. He didn't work well with kings and, at one point, he had most of the English leaders against him. Still, his writings have had a great influence on the Christian church, and hisÂ teachings about Christ's sacrifice and about the relation between faith and reason are a vital part of the historical Christian Confessions.
What can Anselm teach our children? To be inquisitive and use their minds as God's gifts to discover and understand what He has revealed in His word (Deut.29:29). Particularly, I hope the children will take time to consider and explore Anselm's question: Why a God-man? What is the meaning of Christ's sacrifice on the cross? What do we mean when we say, "Jesus died for our sins"? Â Our understanding of Christ's atonement shapes all of our theology and our lives.
First prize as best biography in the 2014 San Diego AwardsÂ sdbookawards.com/2014/06/21/2014-winners-announced/

First Prize Winner of the 2014 Athanatos Christian Writing Contest - Children's Books
Country USA
Brand Reformation Heritage Books
Manufacturer Reformation Heritage Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 21259X
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781601782410
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Reformation Heritage Books
Manufacturer	Reformation Heritage Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	21259X
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781601782410
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Anselm of Canterbury (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)

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