Bultmann (Outstanding Christian Thinkers)

Rudolf Bultmann (1884-1976) was a prolific and wide-ranging writer. Best known as a New Testament critic, he also contributed to systematic theology, history, philosophy, and hermeneutics. His work influenced several generations of Christian theologians, and it remains worthy of careful study. His reputation will surely endure as one of the leading theologians and biblical scholars of the twentieth century.

This book provides a careful and scholarly survey of Bultmann's life and work. Exploring the historical context of his ideas, it explains their nature and significance. It also seeks to evaluate his thinking from the perspective of contemporary theology. Its comprehensiveness and clarity make it an excellent introduction for those unfamiliar with his work, and its theological sophistication and erudition render it of equal interest to professional theologians.