Demythologizing Revelation
A Critical Continuation of Rudolf Bultmann's Project
Abstract
What is revelation? Is it still relevant in the twenty-first century? In the twentieth century, radical theologian Rudolf Bultmann sought an answer by demythologizing scripture and Christian tradition. Most philosophers and theologians agree that he failed adequately to demythologize revelation through his notion, the kerygma. In Demythologizing Revelation: A Critical Continuation of Rudolf Bultmann’s Project, Chester O’Gorman corrects this shortcoming to continue Bultmann’s project, demythologizing Jesus Christ as revelation through the philosophy of Slavoj Žižek. Drawing support from other notable thinkers including Judith Butler, Thomas Altizer, Albert Camus, Rene Girard, and Martin Luther, O’Gorman proffers a non-supernatural account and theory of revelation. This theory enables both Christians and atheists to identify sites of revelation today so that all might better understand and participate in its ongoing liberation of humanity from sin and oppression, for the sake of all creation.
Schlagworte
Liberation Theology Bultmann Studies Atheism Christology Demythologization Slavoj Žižek Theology Theology of the Cross Protestantism Rudolf Bultmann Žižek Studies- i–xii Preface i–xii
- 1–14 1 Introduction 1–14
- 209–214 8 Concluding Remarks 209–214
- 215–218 Bibliography 215–218
- 219–222 Index 219–222
- 223–223 About the Author 223–223