Presuppositions and motifs of new testament theology the message. Decisions in one area of his thought cohere with decisions in another area. Theology of the new testament was, and still is, the definitive theological statement of a high modernist critic. Bultmanns theology of the new testament changed the course of new testament interpretation. As ambitious in scope as it is consistent in method, bultmann s volume asks and provides answers to the big questions. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. A major figure in early20thcentury biblical studies and considered a. Did bultmann change his mind about the resurrection.
As ambitious in scope as it is consistent in method, bultmanns volume. He was one of the major figures of early 20th century biblical studies and a prominent voice in liberal christianity bultmann is known for his belief that the historical analysis of the new testament is both futile and unnecessary, given. Rudolf bultmanns theology of the new testament has stood the test of time. Orthodoxy may also attack bultmann on the grounds of his denial of final authority to the theology of the new testament. Rudolf bultmann 18841976 german lutheran theologian and professor of new testament at the university of marburg. Theology of the new testament, volume i by bultmann, rudolf.
Theology of the new testament by rudolf bultmann 2007. Complete in one volume 9780023055805 by bultmann, rudolf and a great selection of similar new, used and. Theology of the new testament rudolf bultmann download. Read download new testament theology pdf pdf download. Rudolf karl bultmann german 20 august 1884 30 july 1976 was a german lutheran theologian and professor of new testament at the university of marburg.
Interpreting faith for the modern era making of modern theology by rudolf karl bultmann and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you would like to explore this school of thought more deeply, search the internet for. 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. The new testament and mythology and other basic writings. 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. 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.
Bultmann also claims that the synoptic gospels are the source for the message of jesus p3. This new life is described by bultmann in terms of the philosophy of existentialism. This reprint, brilliantly introduced by robert morgan, makes available again this stimulating and challenging work. Bultmann s central thesis is that, in order for utterance to attain meaning, it has to be shareable. New testament theology ought to be both descriptive and constructivethis is the argument of new testament theology. 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.
A commemoration of the legacy of rudolf bultmann, born years. Rudolf karl bultmann was a german lutheran theologian and professor of the new testament at the university of marburg. Rudolph bultmann is widely recognized as one of the most important figures in twentieth century new testament scholarship. Rudolf bultmann project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. He studied theology for three semesters in tubingen, two in berlin, two more in marburg. Publication date 1951 topics biblia publisher new york. He was one of the major figures of early20thcentury biblical studies. 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.
This is a richly rewarding volume that newly assesses the ongoing significance of bultmann for contemporary new testament theology. Strongly influenced by the existentialist philosophy of martin heidegger, bultmann is best known for his work on the new testament, which he reducedwith the exception of the passionto basic elements of myth, which then have application to contemporary concerns. Bultmanns theology of the new testament changed the course of new testament. In it bultmann was as relentless in his historical judgments as he was unapologetic in laying bare the new testaments existential claims. Bultmann s theology of the new testament changed the course of new testament interpretation and has continued to influence the field until today. Rudolf bultmann on myth, history, and the resurrection. Bultmann first proposed the concept of demythologizing the new testament in a 1941 lecture, published as the essay new testament and mythology johnson 1991, 39. For bultmann, the distinctive character of new testament exegesis is that the exegete is confronted by the new testament contention that humanity does not have its own existence at its disposal in such a way that it can pose the question of existence for itself this is found only in the experience of faith bultmann 1991, 5.
Rudolf bultmann s theology of the new testament has stood the test of time. New testament and mythology and other basic writings 9780800624422 by rudolf bultmann. A prominent critic of liberal theology, bultmann instead argued. The hermeneutic of rudolf bultmann, to which the marburg theologian gave definitive expression in this collection of essays, is extraordinarily important not only for study of the new testament but also for theory of interpretation in general. A prominent critic of liberal theology, bultmann instead argued for an. He was born in germany in 1884 and studied at tubingen, berlin and marburg. The essay provoked a heated controversy in germany, but the project of demythologization was not generally recognized in the rest of the world until the 1948 publication of kerygma and mythos johnson 1991, 39. List of books and articles about rudolf bultmann online. Theology of the new testament by rudolf karl bultmann. Bultmann s theology remains a classic, deserving to be read for its stunning clarity and especially its brilliant exposition of pauls 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. Beyond bultmann puts bultmanns classic theology of the new testament to a new test. Find theology of the new testament, volume i by bultmann, rudolf at biblio. 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.
A reprinting of bultmanns 1941 essay, the new testament and mythology, including five responses to it and two responses by bultmann to his critics essays, kerygma. Bultmann is known for his belief that the historical analysis of the new testament is both futile and unnecessary, given that the earliest christian literature showed little interest in specific locations. Bultmanns theology of the new testament changed the course of new testament interpretation and has continued to influence the field until today. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. 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. Strongly influenced by the existentialist philosophy of martin heidegger, bultmann is best known for his work on the new testament. Buy a cheap copy of theology of the new testament book by rudolf karl bultmann. Theology of the new testament rudolf bultmann, kendrick grobel, robert morgan on. As ambitious in scope as it is consistent in method, bultmann s volume. 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. My very amateurish sense is that its not as thorough as r. Bultmann also found a way to wed a soberminded commitment to. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
One need not agree with all of bultmann s conclusions to profit from this legendary masters knowledge of the new testament and its context. Virtually every student of theology worldwide is introduced to the writings of german scholar rudolf karl bultmann 18841976 and his students. While he insisted that much of new testament christianity was mythical rather than. Educated at the universities of tubingen, berlin, and marburg, bultmann taught at the universities of breslau and giessen and. These include, for example, his theology of the new testament theologie des. 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. Beyond bultmann reckoning a new testament theology bruce w. As ambitious in scope as it is consistent in method, bultmanns volume asks and provides answers to the big questions. Bultmann also found a way to wed a soberminded commitment to historical. Regarding this, he insists that the new testament proclaimed a message more radical than any modern existentialism. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The new testament and mythology and other basic writings by. Bultmann should be approached slowly without preconceptions and this is a great book to start that journey.
Hagner, george eldon ladd professor emeritus of new testament, fuller theological seminary. For this reason, a new student of bultmann needs to become familiar with the overarching framework of his thought, and that. Bultmanns theology of the new testament changed the course of new testament interpretation and. Presuppositions and motifs of new testament theology the message of jesus the kerygma of the earliest church the kerygma of the hellenistic church aside from paul pt. During the nazi domination, he took an active part in the strong opposition which the churches built up. Buy theology of the new testament 2rev ed by rudolf bultmann isbn. Click download or read online button to get rudolf bultmann s theology book now.
Pdf the nature of new testament theology researchgate. The penetrating essays in this book analyze bultmanns theology, applauding its strengths while also criticizing its weaknesses. Buy theology of the new testament by rudolf bultmann online at alibris. Bultmanns 1926 jesus book, with slight amendments in its second edition. An examination of the central questions in the field o. New testament and mythology and other basic writings. Theology of the new testament by rudolf bultmann, paperback. Rudolf bultmann theology of the new testament rudolf bultmann it is difficult to overestimate the singularity of rudolf bultmann. Teaching new testament at marburg university from 1921 to 1951. But bultmann can reply as a new testament scholar that there is a plurality of new testament theologies and that all of them are human accounts of how men have come to understand themselves in the life of faith. Rudolf bultmann, leading 20thcentury new testament scholar known for his program to demythologize the new testamenti. Bultmann situates the theology of the new testament in the hellenistic thought. The hermeneutic of rudolf bultmann, to which the marburg theologian gave definitive expression in this collection of essays, is extraordinarily important not only for study of.
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. Two essays on hermeneutics, the problem of hermeneutics and is exegesis without presuppositions possible. Rudolf bultmann s theology download ebook pdf, epub. He is well known for his demythologizing of the new testament, and was influenced by the existentialism of martin heidegger. Theology of the new testament by rudolf bultmann alibris.
Rudolf bultmann s theology download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. The most significant work of its genre in the twentieth century, theology of the new testament is essential for understanding the history and future of biblical theology. The classical inheritance was an antecedent for the theological curric ulum upon which bultmann entered after finishindas abiturg exami nation in 1903. Bill needed to read bultmann as one of the leading 20th century scholars in new testament studies. Theology of the new testament book by rudolf bultmann 2. His treatment of the issues, however, has been out of print for several years. Theology of the new testament book by rudolf karl bultmann. Faith is the decision to choose the new life in christ. He taught at the universities of breslau and giessen and from 1921 to 1950 was professor at the univ. The theology of paul man prior to the revelation of faith man under faith. It was published by fortress press and has a total of 180 pages in the book. Bultmanns theology remains a classic, deserving to be read for its stunning clarity and especially its brilliant exposition of pauls theology. Okeefes a recent interpretation of bultmann, theological. Editors baylor university press contents editors preface vii part i bultmann by the book 1.
He was one of the major figures of early 20th century biblical studies and a prominent voice in liberal christianity. Theology of the new testament, like other works of bultmann, calls for demythologizing the supernaturalism of the new testament and reinterpreting it existentially according. An excellent discussion of this book can be found in v. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is difficult to overestimate the singularity of rudolf bultmann.
Feb 28, 2007 it is difficult to overestimate the singularity of rudolf bultmann. 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. Theology of the new testament by rudolf karl bultmann goodreads. List of books and articles about rudolf bultmann online research. His hermeneutical approach to the new testament led him to be a proponent of dialectical theology. 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. Complete in one volume 9780023055805 by bultmann, rudolf and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.