The Crisis of Theological Historicism and How It May Be Overcome

Authors

William Mundle
Herbert J. Bouman (Translator), Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

7-1-1962

Document Type

Article

Keywords

historical, wrede, faith, messianic, theological historicism, resurrection, schweitzer, dogma, harnack

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Our theme, the crisis of theological historicism, is to be taken in a double sense. In the first place, I am thinking of the crisis which the historical approach has precipitated in theology and, in the second place, of the problems created by a consistent application of the historical method in historical research itself. As we shall see, both are related. To limit the theme, I shall confine myself to the questions connected with New Testament exegesis. However, a contest fought out in this arena will naturally have far-reaching consequences for the total understanding of theology.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Matthew 10:23; Luke 24:13 ff; Romans 1:4; John 16:12 ff; 1 Corinthians 15:15; Hebrews 13:8;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Mundle, William and Bouman (Translator), Herbert J. (1962) "The Crisis of Theological Historicism and How It May Be Overcome," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 33, Article 37.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol33/iss1/37