This examines the work of the final editors of the text. It determines the sources used by these editors. Ultimately the shape and structure of the book is the object of this study. Bultmann believed that the myths that conveyed meaning to the first century do not work today. Yet he believed that there was a truth which transcended that myth.
Modern universe orders itself in the mythology from the scientific and psychological community.
Bultmann's theology is an attempt to strip the Biblical narratives of their 1 st century mythic clothing, and recloth them in the mythology and language of the 20 th century. In particular, he believed that the 20 th century questions were existential in origin. He himself was a chaplain in the 1 st world war and had to preach to soldiers and try and explain the horror of modern war and the reality of God. Jesus is a contemporary. While this is attractive, Bultmann horrifies many orthodox faithful because he opens up questions regarding the historicity of the Resurrection and the relationship between the Christ of Paul and the Jesus of the Gospel.