Bultmann Handbuch

Rudolf Bultmann (1884–1976) was instrumental in shaping the 20th century exegetical, theological and church discourses with his hermeneutics. As one of form criticism's founders and a representative of dialectical theology, he took a critical stance towards liberal theological views in the 1920s and made the hermeneutic question on the conditions for comprehending biblical texts the focus of his scholarly work. This volume is a guide to Rudolf Bultmann's life, work and legacy. Each contribution paints a multi-layered and accentuated portrait of his theological thinking in the context of the 20th century's theological and historical developments. As well as providing an excellent first introduction to understanding Bultmann, the volume is also a reference work for experts and authorities on Bultmann.