Archbishop of Canterbury

Anselm, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was the first person to present an ontological argument for the existence of God. He actually proposes two different ontological arguments at different points in the Prosologium. His first Ontological Argument for God’s Existence starts by defining God based on Christian belief as “a being than which nothing greater can be conceived.” It is on the foundation of this definition that he builds his argument. Anselm’s first point is that anyone who hears about God

of the palace. The archbishop of Canterbury and Bishop of Ely convince Henry to go to war for his rightful claim to the French throne. One of the strongest reasons for him to claim the French throne was that Henry’s great-great-grand mother named Isabella was French. She was supposed to become the queen of France but because of the “Salic” law she could not be crowned. The “Salic” law meant that ladies were not allowed to become rulers of the country. The archbishop of Canterbury encourages the king

The Canterbury Cathedral For at least fourteen hundred years the worship of God has been offered on the site of this Cathedral, and through the prayers of the Church his power and grace have shaped human lives. Ever since the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in the Cathedral in 1170, Canterbury has attracted thousands of pilgrims. This tradition continues to this day, and a large team of Welcomers, Guides, Cathedral Assistants and Chaplains are there to give all visitors a warm welcome

Thomas Becket was born to a wealthy London family around 1118. His talents as a clerk were noticed by the then Archbishop of Canterbury, Theobold (At that time, the Archbishop of Canterbury was one of the most powerful men in England, after the King.) After successfully taking part in missions to Rome, he was noticed by King Henry II who appointed Thomas Becket to be his Chancellor. Becket quickly became a favorite of Henry II. Thomas was loyal, dedicated and very talented in managing the nation’s

bishops refer to Henry in the first scene as "a sudden scholar" who can "reason in divinity." Canterbury says, "The king is full of grace, and fair regard. Ely quotes "and a true lover of the holy church. The two bishops, pretty much have the same view on Henry, they think highly of him. Henry's past is described by Ely and Canterbury, the two bishops. Canterbury quotes, "Since his addiction was to cause vain, His companies unletter'd, rude, and shallow

house hold Theobald, archbishop of Canterbury. While working there Thomas took minor orders he resolved on a career in the church. For further learning Becket received permission to study canon law at the University of Bologna, then continuing his studies at Auxerre, France. When Thomas Becket returned to England he became provost of Beverly, and canon at Lincoln and St. Paul’s cathedrals. In 1154 Becket ordination as deacon occurred, Theobald appointed him archdeacon of Canterbury. Becket was appointed

who leaps from success to successes. Henry V has completed the transformation from the young prince into a responsible one. As the play opens, the Bishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Ely discuss how much King Henry V has changed: “Canterbury: The King is full of grace and fair regard. Ely: And a true lover of the holy church. Canterbury: The courses of his youth promised it not. The breath no sooner left his father’s body, but that this wildness, mortified in him, seemed to die too. Yea, at the

In fact, the priests seem to suggest that it is better to suffer and die quietly than to be caught up in a feud with the King, “I fear for the Archbishop, I fear for the Church” (Eliot 17). Indeed, the return of Archbishop Thomas Becket signifies the resurrection of political upheaval and enmity between these two sides of leadership, and the priests become apprehensive of Beckets return (Cedars). The play is evident of central themes

T.S. Eliot's Murder in the Cathedral tells the story of Thomas Beckett, a man who reigned as Archbishop of Canterbury during the 12th century in England until his death in 1170. In order to tell Beckett's story, Eliot creates a series of equally interesting characters that each play a crucial role thought the play. The most unique rolefound within the play is the Women ofCanterbury, or the Chorus. Throughout the piece, the Chorus delivers seven choral odes. These choral odes, when looked at as a

The Canterbury Cathedral may be one of the most historic and well-known buildings in England, hosting many events and tourists every year, but most do not remember it being one of history’s most infamous crime scenes (“Walsh, Robert). In Medieval England, the Canterbury Cathedral was the most important center of pilgrimage. Ever since 597 AD, there has been a cathedral in Canterbury when St. Augustine ordered the construction, where he has been the most religious figure in England (“Canterbury Cathedral”)