Abelard often refers to Greek myth and literature. This is similar to Augustine and the question of what we should do with such literature. How should we study it? What place does it have in our worldview? Dr. Mashburn has said something like, "Though we wouldn't accept the religious aspect of the Greek literature, and some of the moral aspects even, it still contains truth." It seems as though Abelard would say something similar to this, and I continue to ruminate on this question.
I ruminated and wrote on Mary Kate's blog.
Someone tell Dr. Bear I am using ruminate.
Your use of ruminate is recognized and much appreciated. It also very well conveys the mentality needed in reading these specific writings.
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