Myth (form criticism)
Demythology is an interpretation of the New Testament in which myths are removed in order to find real truth.[1] It was proposed by German theologian Rudolf Bultmann, who believed that the primitive and pre-scientific myths of the Bible were no longer needed to understand the world. Bultman believed demythology was needed to form a split between history and faith, writing that only the simple fact of Christ crucified was needed for Christian faith.[2]
References
- ^ "Demythology". catholicculture.org. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
- ^ Cross, F. L., ed. The Oxford dictionary of the Christian church. New York: Oxford University Press. 2005, article Bultmann, Rudolf
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