The gospel of john a commentary bultmann

In contrasting bultmanns and schweitzers paradigms. Rudolf bultmann argued that three sources lie embedded in the gospel. Bultmann, culpepper and others between 1950 and 1980 severely changed the points of view of theologians regarding john s gospel. A commentary, by frederick dale bruner, is a heavy volume, both physically and theologically. He has already produced commentaries on the gospels of john and mark. It covers over a century of johannine scholarship, including bultmanns contribution. This is my extensive introduction to bultmann s commentary on john as the first volume in the johannine monograph series edited by alan culpepper and myself. This is my extensive introduction to bultmanns commentary on john as the first volume in the johannine monograph series edited by alan culpepper and myself. Aug 15, 2014 as the first volume in the johannine monograph series, the gospel of john. It covers over a century of johannine scholarship, including bultmann s contribution. A newly discovered commentary the lightfoot legacy set. Perhaps john wrote the words of his gospel himself. Indeed, this provocative commentary is arguably the most important new testament monograph in the twentieth century, perhaps second only to the quest of the historical jesus by albert schweitzer.

He enters into a dialogue with these noted historical theologians. A commentary common terms and phrases about the author 1971 rudolf bultmann, a highly acclaimed new testament scholar, was born in the former german state of oldenburg. Rather than relying primarily on recent scholarship, bruner honors and draws from the churchs major john commentators. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the. If you have access to a journal via a society or association membership, please browse to your society journal, select an article to view, and follow the instructions in this box. Rudolf karl bultmann german 20 august 1884 30 july 1976 was a german lutheran theologian and professor of new testament at the university of marburg. However, the john rylands fragment, discovered in the 1920s, has been documented to be a small portion of a copy of the gospel of john dated between ad 125 and 150. Access to society journal content varies across our titles.

Thus, bultmann insisted that the early churchs apologetic, catechetical, and liturgical activities primarily dictated the shaping of the written gospelsalthough bultmann s assertions evoked much opposition, they continue to influence how new testament specialists perceive the gospel. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Bultmanns commentary leads the way in being one of the most important commentaries on john in the 20th century, because of this. An introduction with commentary and notes on the greek text 2d ed philadelphia.

Yet only onethe gospel of johnclaims to be an eyewitness account, the testimony of the unnamed disciple whom jesus loved. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Brown, bultmann, hoskyns and schnackenburg, and others. Anderson as the first volume in the johannine monograph series, the gospel of john.

The author of the muchloved twovolume commentary on matthew eerdmans. We find evidence of michaelss longstanding specialization in this area in the twelve articles he authored that dealt with aspects of the fourth gospel, ranging from 1966 to 2004. Best john commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Rudolph bultmann offers a helpful insight into johns thinking on this matter. Rather than relying primarily on recent scholarship, bruner honors and draws from the churchs major john commentators throughout history, including.

These men have, and to some extent continue, to set the direc tion for the discussion of this subject. James montgomery boice devotional boices fivevolume commentary series is based on his exposition when he preached through john s gospel in the 1970s. He was one of the major figures of early 20th century biblical studies and a prominent voice in liberal christianity bultmann is known for his belief that the historical analysis of the new testament is both futile and unnecessary, given. In 1941 bultmann applied form criticism to the gospel of john, in which he distinguished the presence of a lost signs gospel on which john alone of the evangelists depended. To announce a subject such as eschatology in johns gospel at this juncture in nt studies is to evoke the consideration of names such as c. The gospel of john, the fourth of the gospels, gives a highly schematic account of the ministry of jesus, with seven signs culminating in the raising of lazarus foreshadowing the resurrection of jesus and seven i am discourses culminating in thomass proclamation of the risen jesus as my lord and my god, followed by a conclusion setting out its purpose. His theological training, which began at the university of tubingen in 1903, was subsequently carried out at the universities of marburg and berlin. Bultmann, dodd also views the future eschatology in the gospel of john as being present reality, as an answer of the firstcentury church to the failure of christ to come again in the time frame in which they had expected him to.

Or perhaps someone else recorded the stories that he told. The gospel of john by bultmann, rudolf and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A commentary the johannine monograph series rudolf bultmann, paul n. A commentary 9780664208936 by bultmann, rudolf karl and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This massive commentary is the net result of five decades of teaching and writing in the area of johannine studies by the professor emeritus of religious studies at missouri state university. Bultmann, culpepper and others between 1950 and 1980 severely changed the points of view of theologians regarding johns gospel. A commentarymaking available even more of his lifetime of study and teaching. Bultmann s commentary leads the way in being one of the most important commentaries on john in the 20th century, because of this. Isbn 0060802, online edition contains the essay the new testament and mythology with critical analyses and bultmanns response the gospel of john. His commentary is my favorite devotional commentary on john s gospel, surpassing john macarthur s twovolume expository commentaries. Above all other aspects, bultmanns theological interpretation remains impressive and relevant, and justifies the judgment of irenaeus and others, that this gospel provides a compelling response to challenges to the meaning of the gospel. Frederick dale bruners gospel of john is a highly stimulating resource for preachers, teachers, and students of the fourth gospel. A commentary by rudolf bultmann well deserves this place of. The gospel of john new international commentary on the new testament by j.

Kerygma and myth by rudolf bultmann and five critics 1953 london. Rudolf karl bultmann august 20, 1884, wiefelstede july 30, 1976, marburg was a german lutheran theologian and professor of new testament at the university of marburg. Rudolf bultmann, leading 20thcentury new testament scholar known for his program to demythologize the new testamenti. Via bultmanns commentary on john, the existential voice of the evangelist comes through with unequalled clarity, liberated from the mythic confines of its first. The gospel of john by rudolf bultmann, hardcover barnes. Thus, after introducing bultmanns 1928 article on johannine eschatology, the paper examines his commentary on the gospel of john 1941. Rudolf bultmann, a highly acclaimed new testament scholar, was born in the former german state of oldenburg. Rather than relying primarily on recent scholarship, bruner honors and draws from the churchs major. Indeed, this provocative commentary is arguably the. As the first volume in the johannine monograph series, the gospel of john.

John painter, professor of theology, charles sturt university, australia rudolf bultmann was for many years professor of new testament at the university of marburg, germany. Johannine studies since bultmann the preterist archive. The gospel of john rudolf bultmann is 20% off every day at. The importance of bultmanns commentary, especially his source theory, was recognized by b. A commentary, westminster john knox press, 1971, isbn 0664208932. Rudolf bultmann was unquestionably the most outstanding new testament scholar of the twentieth century, and his commentary on john was probably his most outstanding achievement. He was one of the major figures of early 20th century biblical studies and a prominent voice in liberal christianity. A commentary by rudolf bultmann well deserves this place of pride. Fr michael mullins lectures in scripture in st patricks college, maynooth. Isbn 0060802, online edition contains the essay the new testament and mythology with critical analyses and bultmann s response the gospel of john. Rather than relying primarily on recent scholarship, bruner honors and draws from the churchs major john commentators throughout history, including augustine, chrysostom. We know that the 4th gospel contains johns memories and ideas about jesus.

The author of a muchloved twovolume matthew commentary 1990 that he greatly revised and expanded fourteen years later, frederick dale bruner now offers the gospel of john. A commentary more rich fruit of his lifetime of study and teaching. Well over 1200 pages, bruners approach to johns gospel is broadly historical and deeply theological. Louis martyn, building on bultmann, contended that the signs source was basic, to which was added and interlaced the discourse material. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. A commentary by rudolf bultmann 1970, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.