Rudolf Bultmann

Rudolf Bultmann was a 20th-century theologian who focused on the interpretation of the Christian faith in a modern context. He argued that traditional religious language, including miraculous elements in the Bible, needed to be reinterpreted to resonate with contemporary understanding. Bultmann advocated for "demythologization," removing mythological elements to reveal the existential truths underlying biblical stories. He believed that the core message of Christianity relates to personal faith and the human experience rather than literal belief in supernatural events, encouraging individuals to find meaning in their own lives through these teachings.