Bultmann
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Lutheran theologian in Germany (1884-1976): Rudolf Bultmann was a prominent 20th-century German theologian and professor of New Testament studies. He is best known for his program of "demythologization," which sought to interpret the essential message (kerygma) of the New Testament by separating it from its ancient mythological worldview.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The theologian Bultmann argued that the New Testament must be demythologized for modern audiences.
- Many of Bultmann's ideas were controversial within the church.
- Scholars often discuss the influence of Bultmann on contemporary biblical hermeneutics.
Advanced Usage
- "Bultmannian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the theological ideas of Rudolf Bultmann.
- His approach to scripture was decidedly Bultmannian in its emphasis on existential interpretation.
Variants and Related Words
- Demythologize (verb): To remove or reinterpret the mythological elements from a text or doctrine, a concept central to Bultmann's work.
- Bultmann sought to demythologize the New Testament to reveal its existential truth.
Synonyms
- Theologian: A person who engages in the study of the nature of God and religious belief.
- Biblical scholar: An expert in the critical study and interpretation of the Bible.
Related Phrases and Concepts
Demythologization (noun): The theological method pioneered by Bultmann.
- The lecture focused on the challenges and goals of demythologization.
Kerygma (noun): The essential proclamation or message of the New Testament, a key term in Bultmann's theology.
- For Bultmann, the kerygma of Christ was the core that remained after demythologization.
Noun
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a Lutheran theologian in Germany (1884-1976)
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