Karl Barth view on the resurrection Flashcards
What was Barth’s core belief in the resurrection?
The resurrection was a historical event that happened.
What was Barth’s work against Bultmann?
Barth wrote a an essay called “Rudolf Bultmann an attempt to understand him” in 1952.
What was Barth alarmed at Bultmann’s resurrection belief?
Barth was alarmed at how Bultmann had stated that the resurrection had no objective historical foundation at all
What does Barth say about the empty tomb?
The empty tomb is “an indispensable sign” which “obviates all possible misunderstanding.”
What does the empty tomb demonstrate?
It demonstrates that the resurrection of Christ was not a purely inward, interior, or subjective event, but something that left a mark on history and thus the resurrection is a historical event that happened, not a miracle or a mythical event that Bultmann put forward.
Weakness of Barth’s argument?
Barth refuses to allow the gospel narratives be investigated and subjected to critical historical scrutiny.
Is Barth open to historic investigation?
NO, this is his major weakness
What conclusion is made with Barth’s argument?
It is difficult to avoid the conclusion that due to Barth rejecting his argument to be investigated that he does lack credibility.
Which theologian is a mix of both Barth and Bultmann?
Wolfhart Pannenberg
What is Pannenberg’s belief in the resurrection?
His belief is that the resurrection happened as a historical event that is also open to critical inquiry.
