This article suggests that rudolf bultmann can be seen to. Somewhat surprisingly, rudolf bultmann is the subject of growing interest. It is difficult to overestimate the singularity of rudolf bultmann. Letters, 19221966 by barth, karl and rudolf bultmann. Rudolf bultmann is one of the most widely known but least read theologians of the twentieth century. Echoing kuhlmanns critique, karl barth suggests that, with the recognition. Was bultmann even interested in the jesus of history. Rudolf karl bultmann student biographical essay in wesley wildmans encyclopedia of modern western theology boston u. Rudolf karl bultmann was born on august 20, 1884 in wiefelstede, oldenburg. Rudolf bultmann is widely regarded as one of the three or four protestant theologians of the twentieth century whose impact on christian witness and theology promises to be lasting. Unfortunately, this translation is only a selection. Though his autobiographical reflections are meager,5 we know6 that the classical training of his gymnasium years, 18951903, particu. Bultmann, culpepper and others between 1950 and 1980 severely changed the points of view of theologians regarding johns gospel.
A prominent critic of liberal theology, bultmann instead argued for an existentialist interpretation of the new testament. If you have found it useful and would like to help keep it going please consider popping something in the tip jar. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. However, among those who were aroused by barths early work, several major thinkers remained loyal to the existentialist emphasis abandoned by their mentor. List of books and articles about rudolf bultmann online. He is well known for his demythologizing of the new testament, and was influenced by the existentialism of martin heidegger. Demythologizing the problem of myth in the new testament james d. Robertson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Rudolf karl bultmann books list of books by author rudolf. The value of konrad hammanns fine biography is the extent to which it illumines the life and work of this extraordinary human being. Many important insights into bultmanns own theology are revealed here. See all books authored by rudolf karl bultmann, including theology of the new testament, and jesus, and more on. Rudolf karl bultmann papers an inventory of his papers at syracuse. It is rumored that karl barth abandoned his church dogmatics due exasperation caused by rising interest in rudolf bultmann despite barth triumphantly overcoming his friendturnedenemy in his magnum opus. Bultmann s commentary leads the way in being one of the most important commentaries on john in the 20th century, because of this. Dunn the subject of myth is a vast and complex one. Rudolf bultmann primary author only author division. Bultmann died in 1976 just as the conversation in north america was turning toward figures like james cone, hans frei, and david tracy. Together with karl barth, bultmann broke with liberal theology, but his often misunderstood programe of demythologization took him in a radically different direction from barth. His father, arthur bultmann, was an evangelicallutheran pastor, his paternal grandfather a missionary to africa, and his maternal grandfather a pastor of the pietistic tradition.
As ambitious in scope as it is consistent in method, bultmann s volume asks and provides answers to the big questions. So does the christian tradition enter mans horizon to ennoble and transform existence. Born in germany in what was then the grand duchy of oldenburg, he studied theology. Jesus and the word return to religiononline jesus and the word by rudolf bultmann rudolf bultmann was an outstanding scholar in the field of new testament study. If the inline pdf is not rendering correctly, you can download the. Rudolf karl bultmann 18841976 was born on august 20 th in wiefelstede, in what was then known as the grand duchy of oldenburg. Rudolf karl bultmann 18841976 was a german dialectical theologian. He is famous as the one who demythologized the new testament, but very few understand what he meant by this or how his hermeneutical program connects to the other areas of his theological project.
Rudolf karl bultmann author of jesus christ and mythology. Did bultmann change his mind about the resurrection. Bultmann s pioneering study of the new testament initiated a new era in biblical studies in the 20th century. Nov 19, 20 karl barth rudolf bultmann letters, 19221966. In this essay, i explore jaspers critique of rudolf bultmanns neoorthodox theology and evaluate jaspers response to it. Juli 1976 in marborg is en duutschen evangeelschen theologen ween. In my studies of john, almost every major commentary refers to this title by bultmann.
During the nazi domination, he took an active part in the strong opposition which the churches built up. His pater nal grandfather was a missionary, his maternal grandfather a pastor in baden. Bultmann s theology of the new testament changed the course of new testament interpretation and has continued to influence the field until today. He was born in germany in 1884 and studied at tubingen, berlin and marburg. Rudolf bultmann 1960 and new testament and mythology and other basic. Rudolf karl bultmann the german theologian rudolf karl bultmann 18841976 altered the direction of biblical studies by his work in the interpretation of the new testament 1. Jan 03, 2015 was bultmann even interested in the jesus of history.
Rudolf bultmann on myth, history, and the resurrection digital. Rudolf karl bultmann 1884 1976 was a german lutheran theologian. For a free catalogue and order form write to the above address. And despite the important publications about bultmann during the intervening years, the standard picture of his theology has remained largely static since his death. Born in germany in what was then the grand duchy of oldenburg, he studied theology at the universities of tubingen, berlin, and marburg. To do it justice one would require an allembracing competence in such diverse fields as early greek literature and drama, the comparative study of religion, anthropology, psy choanalysis and the philosophy of history. Educated at the universities of tubingen, berlin, and marburg, bultmann taught at the universities of breslau and giessen and from 1921 to 1950 was professor at the university of. This site and its resources are free to anyone who wants to use it, but it does cost money to run. Rudolf bultmann is currently considered a single author. Rudolf karl bultmann christology, video 14 youtube.
Rudolf karl bultmann papers an inventory of his papers at. Rudolf bultmann was born august 20, 1884, in wiefelstede, the eldest son of an evangelical lutheran pastor. Two of the most important of these men are friedrich gogarten and rudolf bultmann. Theology of the new testament, like other works of bultmann, calls for demythologizing the supernaturalism of the new testament and reinterpreting it existentially according to the kerygma that was timeless to christian faith. Karl barth rudolf bultmann letters, 19221966 karl barth, rudolf bultmann, bernd jaspert, geoffrey w. Educated at the universities of tubingen, berlin, and marburg, bultmann taught at the universities of breslau and giessen and. Karl jaspers critique of rudolf bultmann and his turn toward. Bultmann situates the theology of the new testament in the hellenistic thought. He taught at the universities of breslau and giessen and from 1921 to 1950 was professor at the univ.
Is there a foundation in the jesus of history for what the bible says about him. Rudolf karl bultmann article about rudolf karl bultmann by. He was the son of a lutheran pastor, and he became professor of new testament at the university of marburg germany. Rudolf bultmannbirthday wednesday, august 20, 1884 birthplace wiefelstede died friday, july 30, 1976 occupation theologian born aug. Virtually every student of theology worldwide is introduced to the writings of german scholar rudolf karl bultmann 18841976 and his students. The translation of the first edition of the barthbultmann correspondence is an invaluable resource. Theology of the new testament by rudolf karl bultmann. If you have found it useful and would like to help. Karl jaspers argued that bultmann s hermeneutical program operated with a superficial understanding of science which exaggerates the surety and finality of its results, as well as the differences between the ancient world and the modern.
An examination of the theology of bishop john shelby spong pdf. What the name of charles darwin is to the field of biological science, the name of rudolf bultmann is to the world of new testament study. Pdf this article suggests that rudolf bultmann can be seen to. Rudolf bultmann 18841976 was one of the most influential scholars and theologians of the 20th century. Barth grew exasperated with bultmann s theology, and declared in a letter that the two them are like a whale and an elephant. Rudolf karl bultmann was a german lutheran theologian and professor of the new testament.
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