Original Research - Special Collection: James Alfred Loader Dedication

Geloof in die opstanding van Jesus: Barth en Bultmann

Gabriël M.J. (Gafie) van Wyk
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 69, No 1 | a1974 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v69i1.1974 | © 2013 Gabriël M.J. (Gafie) van Wyk | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 01 April 2013 | Published: 21 August 2013

About the author(s)

Gabriël M.J. (Gafie) van Wyk, Reformed Theological College, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Abstract

Faith in the resurrection of Jesus: Barth and Bultmann. This article aims to contribute to the understanding of the views of Barth and Bultmann on the interpretation of Jesus’ resurrection. It deliberately steers away from the abundance of secondary material available on the subject and focuses on the relevant primary sources with the result that the differences between the two authors come sharp into focus. The fundamental difference between Barth and Bultmann is not that Barth believes that Jesus has truly risen from the grave, but that Bultmann does not believe it. The hermeneutical question about the presence of Jesus Christ, the risen Lord and his work of salvation is the central issue of Christology for both theologians, but this is also the point on which they differ radically from each other. The Auseinandersetzung between Barth and Bultmann indicates how ongoing and intensive theological discourse can benefit the proclamation of the gospel and the church.

Keywords

Jesus; Karl Barth; Rudolf Bultmann; resurrection; presence

Metrics

Total abstract views: 3315
Total article views: 6356


Crossref Citations

No related citations found.