Every student of the new testament must come to grips with the meaning and significance of the text. Beyond bultmann puts bultmann s classic theology of the new testament to a new test. Rudolf bultmann 1884 1976 was a german lutheran theologian and professor of new testament at the university of marburg. Most students get their first taste of bultmann in the sphere of new testament studies, either at first hand through his commentaries or historical work on the new testament back ground, or more likely through lectures and books of those influenced by bultman. According to isaak, new testament theology is descriptive in that it deals with the accounts that people narrate of their experience with yahweh, the god of israel, in the light of easter. He is well known for his demythologizing of the new testament, and was influenced by the existentialism of martin heidegger. Bultmann states that the message of jesus is the presupposition for the theology of the new testament rather than a part of that theology itself p3. See also my article in the deutsches pfarrerblatt, 22 august 1942. Bultmanns theology of the new testament changed the course of new testament interpretation and has continued to influence the field until today. He taught at the universities of breslau and giessen and from 1921 to 1950 was professor at the univ. An introduction to the theology of the new testament. Educated at the universities of tubingen, berlin, and marburg, bultmann taught at the universities of breslau and giessen and. Rudolf bultmann and the quest for the historical jesus. In it bultmann was as relentless in his historical judgments as he was unapologetic in laying bare the new testament s existential claims.
His numerous books include the new testament and criticism, a commentary on the revelation of john, and theology of the new testament. In short, bultmann s form criticism forced him to give up the idea that the new testament was a historical story, and all of his work thereafter appears to have been an effort to salvage a reason to believe out of the ruins. Lt112 modernism in the demythologizing of rudolf bultmann. Reckoning a new testament theology on your kindle in under a minute.
As far as new testament theologians go, many went to marburg to sit at the feet of bultmann, and behold, one greater than bultmann is here. The new testament and mythology and other basic writings by. Rudolf bultmann and the quest for the historical jesus ben. Rudolf bultmann who died on july 30, 1976 at the advanced age of 91was the last of the theological giants who grew up in the universities of the kaisers germany he began to study theology in 1903 at 19, and the last of the prophets who struggled to hear the word of the christians lord after what had happened in 1914.
At the very moment modernity was threatening to splinter new testament studies into a myriad of isolated disciplines, bultmann was somehow able to hold history, exegesis, and theology together. Faculty of theology and religion university of oxford. Only a short generation ago it was still customary for theological thinking to be carried out within the framework of avowedly philosophical concepts, and philosophical theology was a fairly welldefined genre within the whole field of theology. The expression itself could be employed to cover the entire period from christs inauguration of the new covenant to the consummation of the redemptive program in the future, thereby setting in more adequate perspective the seeming disparity between the thousands of years. Theology of the new testament by rudolf bultmann 2007. Bultmann also claims that the synoptic gospels are the source for the message of jesus p3. Bultmann s legacy in the study of the new testament as well as his hermeneutical contributions to the interpretation of scripture have been studied and debated at great length, see, for example, many of the essays in beyond bultmann. Chapter 1 jump starts bultmanns theology by examining the message of jesus. As the cosmological basis for his program of demythologizing of the new testament, rudolf bultmann declares that the worldview presented in the new testament is simply the cosmology of a prescientific age, which modern man cannot accept because mans knowledge and mastery of the world have advanced to such an extent through science and. Students will formalize and express their own conclusions by writing personal perspectives on new testament theology research.
A reprinting of bultmann s 1941 essay, the new testament and mythology, including five responses to it and two responses by bultmann to his critics essays, kerygma and myth is a gold mine of challenging ideas and most excellent quotations on the merits and demerits of biblical christianity. Thirteen contemporary new testament scholars subject bultmanns theology to a comprehensive new. Rudolf bultmann 18841976 was perhaps the most influential new testament scholar of the twentieth century. It does not try to use the bible to support a preexisting belief system 1. New testament and mythology and other basic writings by.
His history of the synoptic tradition, theology of the new testament, and his commentaries on the gospel of john and the johannine epistles hermeneia are lasting testimonies to his achievement. The rise of criticism and the problem of a theology of the new testament. Rudolf karl bultmann 1884 1976 was a german lutheran theologian. If you would like to explore this school of thought more deeply, search the internet for.
Beyond bultmann puts bultmanns classic theology of the new testament to a new test. New testament mythology and other basic writings ebook written by rudolf bultmann. Reflections on bultmann as a theological reader of paul jstor. Angela standhartinger, english publications german for. Reckoning a new testament theology baylor press, 2014. The restatement of new testament mythology by helmut. Humanity prior to the revelation of faithrichard b. Bultmann s demythologizing proceeds not only from a historical but also from a material sachlichen superiority of modern naturalscientific thinking. Strongly influenced by the existentialist philosophy of martin heidegger, bultmann is best known for his work on the new testament. Biblical theology is the inductive study of the teachings of the bible, not a deductive study that starts.
Recent visions of the nature of new testament theology 5. The information about affiliations in this record was updated in december 2015. Excerpt from chapter 1 in 1979 hendrikus boers published an excellent book in this series under the same title as that of the present work. New testament theology ought to be both descriptive and constructivethis is the argument of new testament theology. He was one of the major figures of early20thcentury biblical studies. New testament theology encyclopedia of the bible bible. Rudolf bultmanns theology of the new testament has stood the test of time. It sets these major contributions against a selection of important german research, notable. New testament theology is the exposition of the nt in grammatical, historical and cultural terms. I decided i ought to read some of his own words and was pleased to find this collection of seven essays in which bultmann expounds the essential points of his thinking. Thirteen contemporary new testament scholars subject bultmanns theology to a comprehensive new reading. Praised as a genius who opens a new future for theology or vilified as a heretic who threatens to destroy the c hristian faith, bultmann cannot be ignored.
Were very pleased to announce that the good folks at baylor university press are providing a copy of beyond bultmann. The theology of the gospel of john and the johannine epistles, and the development of the church. Theology of the new testament by rudolf bultmann, k. More than seventy years after rudolf bultmann delivered his famous lecture on the topic of new testament and mythology in 1941initially on april 21 in frankfurt am main and again on june 4 in alpirsbachthe program of demythologizing is. Editors baylor university press contents editors preface vii part i bultmann by the book 1. Parsons, thus comes as a breath of fresh air into a longstale, mostly repetitive conversation.
Podcast for kids nfb radio 101 sermon podcast backstage opera for iphoneipod pauping off all steak no sizzle podcast church of the oranges. Bultmann received his doctorate from marburg in 1910, and after leaving for appointments at other universities. New testament mythology and other basic writings by rudolf. In it bultmann was as relentless in his historical judgments as he was unapologetic in laying bare the new testament \s existential claims. He was one of the major figures of early 20th century biblical studies and a prominent voice in liberal christianity. If you want to win this book, and you know you do, you can enter by 1 leaving a comment saying you want to enter, 2 signing up.
New testament and mythology by rudolf karl bultmann. The saving work of the father, son, and spirit 4 the centrality of god in new testament theology 119 5 the centrality of christ in the synoptic gospels 168. His treatment of the issues, however, has been out of print for several years. Home browse books book details, new testament and mythology and other basic. Anyone who reads scholarly books on the new testament is bound to come across the name of rudolf bultmann, one of the most influential figures in theology of the twentieth century. Congdon is a concise introduction to the person and work of rudolf bultmann. 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.
It summarizes the loci of bultmanns theological program in less than 2o0 pages, making it a valuable resource on bultmann by a scholar who is sympathetic with bultmanns work. As ambitious in scope as it is consistent in method, bultmanns volume asks and provides answers to. Beyond bultmann puts bultmann \s classic theology of the new testament to a new test. Furthermore, bultmann s very theology asserts, the new testament undoubtedly presents the christ occurrence as a mythological occurrence. It is difficult to overestimate the singularity of rudolf bultmann. George eldon ladd 1911 1982 was professor of new testament exegesis and theology at fuller theological seminary, pasadena, california. Some would claim that he is the most significant figure, for they say that he has inaugurated a completely new phase of theological thinking.
Udo schnelle, in his theology of the new testament, claims that r. Read the fulltext online edition of new testament and mythology and other basic writings 1984. May 12, 2009 theology of the new testament by rudolf bultmann, 9780334016229, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The record was previously connected to the following departments. Toward a new testament christology 9781482975 by leander e. Read download new testament theology pdf pdf download. Bultmann was convinced that he was on the same ground as the new testament when he turned his attention away from the historical jesus towards an encounter with the christ of faith since he believed that the new testament only deals with the latter and not the former. In new testament studies, over the last century or so, there have been both. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read new testament mythology and other basic writings. This book of sermons spanning june 7th, 1936 to july 25th, 1950 encompasses the full range of bultmanns theology as well as the situation in germany before, during, and after world war ii. Theology of the new testament was, and still is, the definitive theological statement of a high modernist critic. The kerygma of the hellenistic church aside from pauludo schnelle. My good friend mike bird from the euangelion blog has made this clever contrast between n. Rudolf bultmann on myth, history, and the resurrection.
Wayne meeks on bultmann, the kerygma, demythologization, and the problem of christian living december 20, 2014 december 20, 2014 joshua paul smith ive just finished reading an excellent new volume of essays from baylor university press on rudolf bultmann s theology of the new testament entitled beyond bultmann. A book of firstrate importance which no new testament student can afford not to read. As ambitious in scope as it is consistent in method, bultmann s volume asks and provides answers to the big questions. May 11, 2012 bultmann was convinced that he was on the same ground as the new testament when he turned his attention away from the historical jesus towards an encounter with the christ of faith since he believed that the new testament only deals with the latter and not the former. Centre for theology and religious studies 015017000 id 5d9f3d38783c4b279f5c6e60256ff598 old id 3350426 date added to lup 20160404 11. Reckoning a new testament theology, edited by bruce w. In it bultmann was as relentless in his historical judgments as he was unapologetic in laying bare the new testaments existential claims. So, i was very delighted to see the recent release of beyond bultmann. Regarding this, he insists that the new testament proclaimed a message more radical than any modern existentialism.
Early christian theology and the origin of the new testament canon in stock. Rudolf karl bultmann 18841976 was born on august 20 th in wiefelstede, in what was then known as the grand duchy of oldenburg. He is a graduate of frinceton theological seminary, where he has served as teachine fellow and research assistant. Arguing for a theology that is godfocused, christcentered, and spiritinfused, schreiners careful exegesis focuses on two unifying themesredemptive history and the ultimate goal of gods kingdom. Bultmann s theology of the new testament changed the course of new testament interpretation and has continued to influence the field until today. At the very moment modernity was threatening to splinter new testament studies into a myriad of isolated disciplines, bultmann was somehow able to hold history, exegesis, and theology. Beyond bultmann bruce w longenecker, mikeal c parsons. List of books and articles about rudolf bultmann online. Theology of the new testament by rudolf bultmann written in the 20th century, originally published in two volumes, but it is perhaps the best presentation of the existential dimensions of new testament thinking. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read new testament. The present essay, first produced as a theological memorandum in 1942 at the request of the. When mike first showed me this lovely sentence, i told him that i could never agree. Beyond bultmann reckoning a new testament theology bruce w. Fashions, fallacies and future prospects in new testament studies.
The significance of rudolph bultmann that bultmann is one of the most significant figures in con temporary theology is not to be disputed. Bultmann s theology of the new testament in context. Theology of the new testament by rudolf bultmann, paperback. Borchert professor borchert is associate professor of new testament in the north american baptist seminary, sioux falls, south dakota. Theology of the new testament by rudolf karl bultmann.
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