Rudolf Bultmann
1884–1976 (age 92)
Biography
Rudolf Bultmann was a renowned German theologian and biblical scholar whose intellectual contributions profoundly influenced twentieth-century Protestant theology. His work in demythologizing the New Testament and developing existential theology established him as one of the most significant theological figures of his era.
Bultmann's academic career at the University of Marburg spanned decades, during which he trained generations of theologians and shaped contemporary biblical interpretation. His legacy continues to influence theological scholarship worldwide, and he was laid to rest in the Main Cemetery of Marburg, near the university that was central to his life's work.