Cur Deus Homo?, usually translated Why God Became Man, is a book written by Anselm of Canterbury in the period of 1094–1098. In this work he proposes the satisfaction view of the atonement.
The beginning of the Cur Homo's prologue, from a 12th-century manuscript held at Lambeth Palace
Anselm of Canterbury, also known as Anselm of Aosta after his birthplace and Anselm of Bec after his monastery, was a Benedictine abbot, philosopher and theologian who served as Archbishop of Canterbu
Cur Deus Homo
…Cur Deus Homo? (Latin for "Why [Was] God a Human?"), usually translated Why God Became Man, is a book written by Anselm of Canterbury in the period of 1094–1098. In this work he proposes the satisfaction view of the atonement. The work contrasted with earlier redemptive thought in…
A plaque commemorating the supposed birthplace of Anselm in Anselm street, Aosta, Italy (The identification may be spurious.)
Monument to St Anselm in Aosta, Xavier de Maistre street
A cross at Bec Abbey commemorating the connection between it and Canterbury. Lanfranc, Anselm, and Theobald were all priors at Bec before serving as primates in England.