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bultmann: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ˈbʊltmən/US/ˈbʊltmən/

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What does “bultmann” mean?

A proper noun referring to Rudolf Bultmann (1884–1976), a German Lutheran theologian and professor of New Testament studies.

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Meaning and Definition

A proper noun referring to Rudolf Bultmann (1884–1976), a German Lutheran theologian and professor of New Testament studies.

In theological discourse, it can refer to his school of thought (Bultmannian), his methodology of demythologization, or scholars influenced by his work.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant differences in usage; the term is equally specialized in both varieties.

Connotations

Connotes a specific historical-critical approach to the New Testament, often associated with existentialist interpretation and demythologization.

Frequency

Extremely rare outside of university theology departments or scholarly publications.

Grammar

How to Use “bultmann” in a Sentence

Bultmann + verb (argued, proposed, interpreted)adjective + Bultmann (influential, controversial, German theologian Bultmann)

Vocabulary

Collocations

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Rudolf Bultmanntheology of BultmannBultmann's demythologization
medium
influenced by Bultmannfollowing BultmannBultmannian approach
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scholar Bultmannwork of Bultmanncritique of Bultmann

Examples

Examples of “bultmann” in a Sentence

verb

British English

  • No verb form

American English

  • No verb form

adverb

British English

  • No adverb form

American English

  • No adverb form

adjective

British English

  • Her thesis took a distinctly Bultmannian turn.

American English

  • His approach is heavily influenced by Bultmannian thought.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Not used.

Academic

Primary context. E.g., 'The seminar focused on Bultmann's hermeneutics.'

Everyday

Virtually never used.

Technical

Used in technical theological and philosophical discourse about biblical interpretation.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “bultmann”

Strong

demythologizer

Neutral

theologianNew Testament scholar

Weak

existential interpreterhistorical-critical scholar

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “bultmann”

literalistfundamentalist

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “bultmann”

  • Using it as a common noun.
  • Misspelling (e.g., Bultman, Bulmann).

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is a proper noun (surname) used almost exclusively in academic theological contexts.

He is famous for his 'demythologization' project, which aimed to reinterpret the mythological elements of the New Testament in existentialist terms.

Yes, the derived adjective 'Bultmannian' is used in scholarly writing to describe ideas or methods associated with him.

Yes, always, as it is a proper name.

A proper noun referring to Rudolf Bultmann (1884–1976), a German Lutheran theologian and professor of New Testament studies.

Bultmann is usually academic / theological in register.

Bultmann: in British English it is pronounced /ˈbʊltmən/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈbʊltmən/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • “No common idioms”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: 'BULTmann BULldozed traditional myths to interpret the New Testament.'

Conceptual Metaphor

KNOWLEDGE IS EXCAVATION (Bultmann sought to excavate the core kerygma from mythological layers).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
The theological method of aimed to separate the historical Jesus from the Christ of faith.
Multiple Choice

Rudolf Bultmann is best known for his work in which field?

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