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Rudolf Karl Bultmann

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Rudolf Karl Bultmann was a German Lutheran theologian who made significant contributions to New Testament scholarship. He is renowned for his exploration of the historical Jesus and for his attempts to reinterpret Christian beliefs in light of modern existentialism.

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Noun: Rudolf Karl Bultmann was a renowned theologian who influenced biblical studies in the 20th century.

Adjective: Many scholars refer to the Bultmannian approach when discussing modern interpretations of the New Testament.

Sense 2: Contribution

Noun: Bultmann's emphasis on demythologization revolutionized the understanding of biblical texts.

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