As I read Peter Abelard’s “A Letter of Consolation to a Friend” (1132), I was able to draw from it that Abelard (1079-1142) was a Christian man who had faith in God (and the Holy Trinity), but did not possess humility as a fundamental characteristic of a believer of Christ.
Abelard was a man who was given the talent of philosophy and scriptural studies. His ability to articulate his ideas, share his knowledge, and devote himself to these subjects played a large role in his success. He naturally made a reputation for himself because his talents and the spite of his enemies created the perfect storm for his continually increasing popularity. However, according to Rabbi Naftali Silberberg of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, “True humility
Abelard was a man who was given the talent of philosophy and scriptural studies. His ability to articulate his ideas, share his knowledge, and devote himself to these subjects played a large role in his success. He naturally made a reputation for himself because his talents and the spite of his enemies created the perfect storm for his continually increasing popularity. However, according to Rabbi Naftali Silberberg of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, “True humility