Scholar

Rudolf Bultmann

1884–1976 · Called to 'demythologise' the New Testament; stressed the Christ of faith.

Biography

Rudolf Bultmann argued that the New Testament must be demythologised and that what matters is the Christ of faith encountered existentially, not the historical details.

Key Ideas

Demythologisation.
Priority of the Christ of faith.

Topics Appearing In

Negative, Analogy & Symbol →Jesus Christ →

Exam Importance

Cite for the 'Christ of faith' side in The Person of Jesus Christ.