Beyond bultmann reckoning a new testament theology book

The new testament and mythology and other basic writings by. Rudolf bultmanns theology of the new testament has stood the test of time. 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. Wissenschaftliche untersuchungen zum neuen testament, 2, 327. Bultmann and the theological interpretation of scripturefrancis watson. Theology of the new testament by rudolf karl bultmann. Theology of the new testament by rudolf bultmann, paperback. Beyond bultmann reckoning a new testament theology bruce w. The problem with the approach of bultmann as over against that of scblatter, however, is intensified because the marburg theologian collapses chronology.

Beyond bultmann bruce w longenecker, mikeal c parsons. 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. The german theologian rudolf bultmann argues in his 1941 new testament and mythology that it is no longer plausible to demand that christians accept the mythical world picture of the new testament. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading beyond bultmann. Aug 26, 2014 so, i was very delighted to see the recent release of beyond bultmann. Bultmann is not only a firstclass new testament scholar, to whom all specialists are indebted, but also an original and stimulating systematic theologian. This fresh, critical examination of bultmann not only places his magisterial work in a new context but also reveals the enduring features of bultmann s.

Rudolf bultmann, leading 20thcentury new testament scholar known for his program to demythologize the new testamenti. New items added 3 3 to 3 9 2015 published call number. His new testament theology is a mine of scholarly treasure, and no pne could browse in his recently published essays without finding himself illuminated both in mind and spirit. Rudolf karl bultmann 1884 1976 was a german lutheran theologian. Despite disagreements with his execution of the project, rudolf bultmann s. Editors baylor university press contents editors preface vii part i bultmann by the book 1. Baylor university press paperback 579 pages isbn10. Reckoning a new testament theology baylor press, 2014.

Rudolf bultmann theology of the new testament, vol. Reckoning a new testament theology kindle edition by longenecker, bruce w. The project of new testament theology hereafter ntt, i think it is fair to suggest, has had its heyday. Beyond bultmann puts bultmann s classic theology of the new testament to a new test. Theology of the new testament was, and still is, the definitive theological statement of a high modernist critic. Thirteen contemporary new testament scholars subject bultmann s theology to a comprehensive new reading. Reflections on bultmann as a theological reader of paul jstor. Reading report assignments 1 tommy doughty 2 andrew hollingsworth 3 andrew bailey 4 luis munoz bueno 5 salu daniel 6 tommy magers 7 fabio castellanos 8 josh peeler. Fewer and fewer new testament scholars seek to present a coherent account of the nt compositions that is simultaneously attentive to exegesis, history, hermeneutics, and the theological claims made by these texts. Reckoning a new testament theology, edited by bruce w.

Nielsen book data summary rudolf bultmann s theology of the new testament has stood the test of time. Centre for theology and religious studies 015017000 id 5d9f3d38783c4b279f5c6e60256ff598 old id 3350426 date added to lup 20160404 11. It is difficult to overestimate the singularity of rudolf bultmann. If we read pauls theology of grace in the light of ancient notions of gift, i believe we can understand in a new way his relationship to judaism, his theology of the christevent and his. Faculty of theology and religion university of oxford. A handbook on the greek text baylor handbook on the greek new testament culy, martin m. In it bultmann was as relentless in his historical judgments as he was unapologetic in laying bare the new testament s existential claims. He is well known for his demythologizing of the new testament, and was influenced by the existentialism of martin heidegger. The history of investigation of its problems 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. Bultmann s theology of the new testament in contextangela standhartinger. 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. Rudolf bultmann s theology of the new testament has stood the test of time.

B49 2014 book tower level 1 362015 epochs in the life of simon peter robertson, a. Sep 04, 2014 were very pleased to announce that the good folks at baylor university press are providing a copy of beyond 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. 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.

Parsons, thus comes as a breath of fresh air into a longstale, mostly repetitive conversation. 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. 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. We cannot use electric lights and radios and, in the event of illness, avail ourselves of modern medical and clinical means and at the same time. My most recent major book is a study pauline theology from the perspective of his theology of grace, called paul and the gift grand rapids. He was one of the major figures of early20thcentury biblical studies. As ambitious in scope as it is consistent in method, bultmann s volume asks and provides answers to the big questions. Educated at the universities of tubingen, berlin, and marburg, bultmann taught at the universities of breslau and giessen and. The information about affiliations in this record was updated in december 2015. Despite disagreements with his execution of the project, rudolf bultmanns.