Abstract
A previous article investigated Ricoeur’s stance on myth and demythologising. The intersection of Ricoeur and Bultmann’s work in this field was noted and a future comparison was envisaged with a view to a possible merger. This study is a follow-up and proposes a way in which Ricoeur and Bultmann’s views on myth and demythologisation can be merged in order to gain a broader approach to the understanding of myth and the concept of demythologising. As Ricoeur’s understanding of myth was influenced by literary criticism, Bultmann’s definition of myth is viewed through the lens of literary criticism, before turning to a comparison with Ricoeur’s views. A comparison of their ideas on demythologisation follows. Sociology of knowledge forms the last lens through which a possible merger of their approaches is contemplated.Keywords: myth; demythologisation; Ricoeur; Bultmann; simbolic universe
Highlights
Description: Dr Gert Malan is participating in the research project, ‘Socio-Cultural Readings’, directed by Prof
The intersection of Ricoeur and Bultmann’s work in this field was noted and a future comparison was envisaged with a view to a possible merger
Sociology of knowledge forms the last lens through which a possible merger of their approaches is contemplated
Summary
Affiliation: 1Department of New Testament Studies, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa. Dr Ernest van Eck, Department of New Testament Studies, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria. How to cite this article: Malan, G., 2016, ‘Combining Ricoeur and Bultmann on myth and demythologising’, HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies 72(3), a3216. The intersection of Ricoeur and Bultmann’s work in this field was noted and a future comparison was envisaged with a view to a possible merger. This study is a follow-up and proposes a way in which Ricoeur and Bultmann’s views on myth and demythologisation can be merged in order to gain a broader approach to the understanding of myth and the concept of demythologising. Sociology of knowledge forms the last lens through which a possible merger of their approaches is contemplated
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