How It Works

The Anselm Project uses artificial intelligence to generate comprehensive biblical analysis reports. Think of it as having a research assistant with extensive commentary knowledge and Hebrew and Greek expertise—available 24/7 to assist in your study preparation.

Faith Seeking Understanding

The project is named after Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109), the medieval theologian who embodied the principle of "fides quaerens intellectum" - faith seeking understanding. Anselm believed that genuine faith naturally drives believers to deeper intellectual engagement with Scripture.

Like Anselm, this project serves those who already have faith but desire deeper understanding of God's Word. It aims to democratize seminary-level biblical scholarship while maintaining theological integrity, combining evangelical convictions with comprehensive analytical tools.

Theological Commitments

Biblical Authority: Scripture as the final authority for faith and practice

Traditional Hermeneutics: Historical-grammatical interpretation methods

Doctrinal Orthodoxy: Commitment to historic Christian creeds and biblical convictions

A Comprehensive Research Assistant

The analysis reports provide a 360-degree view of the text, combining key areas of study:

  • Original Language Integration: Hebrew and Greek analysis without requiring years of language training.
  • Historical Context: Archaeological background and cultural insights that illuminate the text.
  • Theological Connections: Cross-references and doctrinal development tracking throughout Scripture.
  • Traditional Framework: Built with orthodox theological principles using established hermeneutical approaches.

Is AI Appropriate for Theological Analysis?

AI is simply a tool - like a concordance, commentary, or study Bible. The AI behind the Anselm Project has been trained on hundreds of thousands of pages of Christian theological texts spanning different traditions and time periods. This gives it the ability to synthesize and present theological insights in a helpful way.

However, like any tool, it should be used with discernment. The AI is designed to assist your study, not replace personal engagement with Scripture or the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

About the Anselm Project Bible (APB)

The Anselm Project Bible (APB) is a study-grade, AI-translated English translation of Scripture that aims to be literally accessible and ideologically faithful.

The APB is built on a philosophy of transparency. Instead of just giving you one translation, the system:

  • Translates passages as a whole (pericopes) to preserve their full context.
  • Generates multiple translation options for difficult verses.
  • Provides the original Hebrew or Greek terms (lemmas) for your inspection.
  • Shows you alternative renderings so you can see why a passage was translated a certain way.

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