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The Bultmannian Engima -- An Investigation into the Concept of Demythologization
Carlton Llewellyn Williams
Time and time again throughout the history of Christianity, scholars have challenged the traditional and orthodox Christian faith particularly on the point of hermeneutics. The Church has made vital reactions to such challenges and has incessantly utilized that which could be salvaged from the proposals and conclusions of these adversaries to clarify and formulate its beliefs. This should be the attitude of every Christian theologian as he seeks to exercise his role as a defender of the faith.
Interpreting the New Testament message in such a way that the modern man can readily understand it has been the object of theological concern for a number of years. Evangelicals accept, without doubt, that the New Testament is the word of God spoken through the words of men. But it has been put to question whether it speaks to men, especially men of today, in direct and straightforward language. Rudolph Bultmann argued that it does not. To make his denial meaningful, he developed his hermeneutical program known in theological language as demythologization.
The problem of this thesis was concerned with Bultmann's concept of demythologization. Does his view of demythologization offer an adequate polemic for New Testament interpretation?
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Evangelical Friend, April 1972 (Vol. 5, No. 8)
Evangelical Friends Alliance
News of Friends
Four EFA superintendents meet in Denver,
GFC President Le Shana visits Bangladesh,
Other news of Friends. Page 2A (Quaker) man for all seasons
"There is an exuberant spiritual vitality about the emerging generation of Christian leaders," observes Editor Willcuts. Page 5Renewal in the golden years
"The question still nags. Is old age the best of life, the fulfillment of youth?" Page 6A return to Christian discipline
D. Elton Trueblood, the distinguished Friends author, calls for discipline in the life of meditation and prayer. Page 8Missionary Voice
Stewardship and missions 10
Where do you fit in? 11
Conducting a successful youth mission trip 12
Mennonite Disaster Service 13Use of modern versions of the Bible
A leading Friends scholar expresses his concern for use of modern versions of the Bible in public ministry. Page 16Regular Features
The Face of the World 4
The Children's Page 14
Over the Teacup 17
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Evangelical Friend, December 1972 (Vol. 6, No. 4)
Evangelical Friends Alliance
News of Friends
EFA Coordinating Council opens door,
FWC seeks to keep Friends in 'contact,'
The Four Flats reunited,
Eichenberger named Institute director. Page 2Editorials
Little things for little people,
The judge sends pie. Page 5The church in repair
"The new church, the new vehicle, the new Body of Christ, will have the character of Jesus." Page 6A plea for peace
"While humanity's mass ignores the message, Individual men meet the Prince of Peace." Page 8Love: the key to fulfillment
At this Christmas season, we are reminded that the greatest love story ever told is the good news of Jesus. Page 10Missionary Voice
Hodi? Karibu! 12
The new home of Pastor and Mrs. Chow 13
'How much will it cost to build a church?' 14
The sound in the mulberry trees 16Moments and miles
A practical demonstration of love "in deed and in truth" is taking place in Tecumseh, Michigan. Page 28Regular Features
Friends Write 2
The Face of the World 4
The Children's Page 17
Over the Teacup 18
Friends Concerns 19
Friends Gather 23
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Evangelical Friend, February 1972 (Vol. 5, No. 6)
Evangelical Friends Alliance
News of Friends
Library named in honor of retiring president,
College names new president/ Other news of Friends. Page 2Guest Editorial
Dr. Milo C. Ross, former president of George Fox College tackles the issue of local monthly meeting restructuring. Page 4Seven essential words
for the future of Friends. One of Quakerdom's most respected and articulate voices, Dr. Everett L. Cattell pinpoints his concerns for the future of Friends in education and worship. Page 6Some distinctive doctrines of Friends
This delineation of doctrinal preaching first appeared in the Kansas Yearly Meeting Bulletin in 1934 and is shared by request of Kansas Friends. Page 8Missionary Voice
Foothold for the Lord - 75 years in India 11
Culture shocka new twist by Quentin Nordyke 14A Christian view of death
is discussed by Eugene Collins, a Friends minister teaching at Malone College, Canton, Ohio. Page 16Regular Features
The Face of the World 5
Books 17
The Children's Page 18
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Evangelical Friend, January 1972 (Vol. 5, No. 5)
Evangelical Friends Alliance
Bold new plan for church growth
"Growing local churches, denominational leaders, and seminaries must all reevaluate their strategy." Cover and page 2Editorials
What will be new in '72?,
Ann Landers' word to pastors. Page 5.1971 - Religion in review
"Kingdom against kingdom" is Norman Rohrer's way of describing what happened in the religious world last year. Page 6Missionary Voice
The "Missionaries" - who are they? 10
Your missionary picture album 11
East meets West 15
God nudges a sleepy traveler 15
Significant developments on the fields 16If the foundation be destroyed
Walter Lee puts a finger on a delicate problem. Page 20News of Friends
New president named for Malone College 22
Quaker named "Oregon Teacher of the Year" 24On Russian worship today
Reflections of a visit with Russian Christians. Page 22Regular Features
The Face of the World 4
Over the Teacup 17
The Children's Page 18
Books 23Next Month
Do Friends have distinctive views regarding funerals? Eugene Collins will present, "A Christian view of death."
Dr. Everett Cattell, retiring president of Malone College, will share his concern for the future mission of the Christian college . .. and the Friends Church.----------
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Evangelical Friend, July 1972 (Vol. 5, No. 11)
Evangelical Friends Alliance
The Christian and social problems
A deeply-committed Christian and recently-convinced pacifist deals with the difficult decisions for a Christian in our society. Cover and Page 10News of Friends
A little bit helps (Jerry Sandoz tells of assistance programs in Korea),
Announcing a new Friends publication. Page 2Editorials
Does fellowship cost too much?
Why 'Evangelical' Friends? Page 5A few of my favorite things
Everett Cattell, retiring Malone College president, remembers a lifetime of experiences and lessons from God. Page 6Bible translation
"To translate the Bible anew is to recognize our human frailty that we have misunderstood before-or not understood at all." Page 9A dream come true
EFA Christian Education Consultant Dorothy Barratt introduces jive people who take leading roles for Friends in cooperative projects. Page 13Missionary Voice
Bolivian Friends missionary drowns 14
Antonio 14
Apartment living in Taiwan 15
Adjustment 16Regular Features
The Face of the World 4
Over the Teacup 12
The Children's Page 18
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