Demythology

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

1. ^ "Demythology". catholicculture.org. http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/dictionary/index.cfm?id=33026. Retrieved 20 February 2010. 
2. ^ Cross, F. L., ed. The Oxford dictionary of the Christian church. New York: Oxford University Press. 2005, article Bultmann, Rudolf

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