The New Testament and Intellectual Humility

This book explores how The New Testament and Intellectual Humility encourages intellectual humility in Christian communities through the teachings of the New Testament.

This study delves into how The New Testament and Intellectual Humility can cultivate a sense of intellectual humility within Christian communities. Drawing on recent interdisciplinary research, it highlights the unique portrayals of this virtue as presented by the New Testament authors. The work emphasizes that intellectual humility is not merely an acknowledgment of our limitations but is deeply rooted in the broader Christian virtue of humility, which arises from a believer's relationship with Christ. This transformative connection redefines personal identity through the workings of the Holy Spirit.

The book argues that the intellectual virtue of humility serves as a response to the inherent struggles of believers against natural arrogance and selfishness. Within the Christian community, this virtue fosters a collective journey towards sharing in the mind of Christ. As believers engage with the teachings of the New Testament, they begin to experience a renewed openness to truth, challenging the sinful tendencies that distort understanding and perception. This renewal not only influences knowledge but also impacts decision-making, as a humble mind is portrayed as one that makes choices reflective of the sacrificial love demonstrated by Jesus.

By presenting 'humility of mind' as a defining trait of Jesus Christ, The New Testament and Intellectual Humility invites readers to recognize this virtue as a vital aspect of their faith. It moves beyond viewing humility as a mere acknowledgment of human flaws, instead framing it as a profound affirmation of our rightful place within the divine order, shaped by the presence and action of Christ in our lives.