Encountering Bultmann as a Biblical Theologian
In this paper, I seek to provide insight into Rudolf Bultmann’s work by engaging with it through the lenses of biblical theology. To do so, I first describe the presuppositions behind Bultmann’s approach to biblical theology by discussing three polarities crucial to his thinking: (1) mythology versu...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2022
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| In: |
Horizons in biblical theology
Year: 2022, Volume: 44, Issue: 2, Pages: 195-227 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Bultmann, Rudolf 1884-1976
/ Biblical theology
/ New Testament
/ Theology
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| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Bultmann
B Biblical Theology B New Testament Theology |
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| Summary: | In this paper, I seek to provide insight into Rudolf Bultmann’s work by engaging with it through the lenses of biblical theology. To do so, I first describe the presuppositions behind Bultmann’s approach to biblical theology by discussing three polarities crucial to his thinking: (1) mythology versus science, (2) Historie versus Geschichte, and (3) objective knowledge versus revelation. I then explore Bultmann’s exegetical methods under three headings: (1) historical-critical methods, (2) demythologizing, and (3) existentialist interpretation. Lastly, I locate Bultmann within the field of biblical theology by concluding that he was a theologian who (1) rejected the unity of the Scriptures in favor of their diversity, (2) bridged the gap between history and theology through prioritizing Geschichte over Historie, (3) included extra-canonical materials within the scope of biblical theology, and (4) viewed the kerygma as normative in an existentialist fashion. |
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| ISSN: | 1871-2207 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Horizons in biblical theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/18712207-12341453 |