Kerygma and Myth: A Theological Debate, with contributions by Rudolf Bultmann, Ernst Lohmeyer, Julius Schniewind, Friederich Schumann, Helmut Thielicke, Austin Farrer, Karl Barth, Karl Jaspers, Heinrich Ott & Rudolf Schnackenburg (Two Volumes)

S.P.C.K, London, 1957. Reprint. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/Good. Volume 1: – [4], V - XII, 228 pages, foreword by H. W. Bartsch, translator's preface and bibliography rust coloured cloth covered boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Yellow coloured tint to the top text edge. Plain text dustwrapper with blue and white coloured titles to the front panel and white coloured titles to the back strip. Volume 2: – [4], V - VIII, 360 pages, translator's preface, bibliography and index. Rust coloured cloth covered boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Yellow coloured tint to the top text edge. Plaintext dustwrapper with blue and white coloured titles to the front panel and white coloured titles to the back strip. This book is a first English translation published in 1962. Rudolf Bultmann, in New Testament scholarship, wrote of the Recovery of the Kerygma – accusing fellow theologians of turning a blind eye to the fact that the Kerygma was " ... embedded in the language and thought-forms of First Century mythology, with a Jewish apocalyptic or Hellenistic Gnosticism. But neither of these is acceptable to a man nurtured on modern scientific thinking, and Kerygma is rejected with myth. Bultmann would therefore conserve the Kerygma and make it excepted by interpreting, not – as did the Liberal Protestants – by eliminating it. Bultmann proposes and interpretation in terms of existentialist philosophy." – from the front fold over panel blurb of volume 1. This created a theological storm in Germany and volume 1 and volume 2 are arguments and essays by theologians arguing against Bultmann's hypothesis, with some of the responses by Bultmann. *Kerygma: – is defined as "the apostolic proclamation of salvation through Jesus Christ" – online dictionary of Merriam-Webster. Volume 1: – softening and rubbing of the back strip edges with a little rubbing of the book corners and lower book edges. Tanning of the text block edges and age toning of the pages. There are some stains to the text edges. Offset tanning, faint foxing to the end pages. Original owners name to the top right hand corner of the free front end page; and original bookseller's sticker to the lower right-hand corner of the front paste-down. The original owner has underlined numerous pages of the text. Chipping of the dustwrapper corners and to the back strip edges. Creasing of the dustwrapper edges and rubbing is also present as is a to the dustwrapper panels. Sunning of the back strip and of the rear panel. Stains and handling marks are present to the rear panel and there is a small tear to the top edge of the rear panel. Volume 2: – a little rubbing and softening of the back strip edges with rubbing to the lower edges and top book corners. Age toning and faint foxing of the text block edges with age toning of the pages. Offset tanning and a couple of foxing spots to the end pages. Original owner's name to the top right hand corner of the free front end page. Like volume 1, the previous owner has underlined numerous passages in the book. Chipping of the dustwrapper corners and top back strip edge. Creasing and some small tears to the top dustwrapper edges. Rubbing of the panels with sunning of the back strip and of the rear panel. Handling marks and grubby marks are also present. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Religion & Theology; Germany; 1950s; Inventory No: 0287270. .