Cur Deus Homo: Or Why God Was Made Man (1858)

by Anselm of Canterbury

Cur Deus Homo, also known as Why God Became Man, is a theological treatise written by Saint Anselm of Canterbury in the 11th century. The book is a dialogue between Anselm and his student, Boso, in which they discuss the nature of sin, justice, and the need for redemption. Anselm argues that sin is a violation of God's honor and justice, and that only a perfect being can make amends for it. Therefore, God became man in the form of Jesus Christ to...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1498142095
• ISBN13: 9781498142090
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"