college 1-2: introduction Flashcards
Who was William Wrede?
William Wrede was a theologian who wanted to read the new testament in a pure historical light by drawing out it’s theological material
What methods did William Wrede use?
William Wrede made use of the non-canonical books. He also wants to read the NT without presuppositions. Also he claims that we canno reatd the NT in a pure systematic theologian way, and so he’s in fact right because The NT doesn’t contain fortunate cookies.
What difficulties did William Wrede had?
- There is written only about 1-3 years of Jesus life.
- You cannot read a text without presuppositions
- Claiming that there is no theology in the bible, is a theological claim
Who were James Dunn and NT Wright?
These men were theologians who followed Wrede in his historical reading of the NT, but also emphasized the systematic reading of the NT. This is called the new perspective. The New perspective is also the very basic idea that Paul has to be understood in terms of first century Judaism
What methods did Dunn and Wright use?
By looking what unites and divers the NT. ‘Jesus is Lord’ as unity and the different perspectives (Mark, Matthew, Luke, Paul, John) as diversity.
explain ‘Jesus is Lord’
This statement unifies the NT. By saying this we let systematical theology and history coincide in the person of Jesus. Because of the gospels we know the historical Jesus and because of the epistles and letters we know what Jesus as Lord implies.
