Rudolf Bultmann's Concept of Gnosticism and Some Contemporary Criticism of It

Author

Theodore Eisold

Date of Award

5-1-1967

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Sacred Theology (STM)

Department

Systematic Theology

First Advisor

Edgar Krentz

Scripture References in this Resource

1 Corinthians 8:1; John 1 :1-18; Romans 5:10; Romans 8:7; 2 Corinthians 5:19; Romans 1:18-20; 2 Corinthians 11:4; 13; 1 Timothy 4:1; 1 Timothy 1:6; 1 Timothy 6:21; 2 Timothy 2:11; 1 Timothy 3:8; John 1:8

Abstract

The primary purpose of this thesis is to examine Rudolf Bultmann's concept of Gnosticism to gain a fuller understanding of Bultmann's use of this term as well as to gain an insight into Gnosticism as it may have affected New Testament literature. The investigation seems necessary because of the many uncertainties connected with Gnosticism and with the backgrounds of early Christianity.

Recommended Citation

Eisold, Theodore, "Rudolf Bultmann's Concept of Gnosticism and Some Contemporary Criticism of It" (1967). Master of Sacred Theology Thesis. 358.
https://scholar.csl.edu/stm/358

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