Abstract:
The kerygma of the New Testament is depicted in the mythological language of a
bygone mythological world-view. Bultmann suggested that demythologisation is
necessary in order to explore the true Existenzverstandniss contained in the
mythological concepts. Reaction to his program of demythologising was mostly
negative, especially in South Africa. This article focuses on the necessity for
demythologisation as well as Bultmann's definition of myth, in order to reevaluate
his program of demythologisation. Bultmann's demythologising program is considered as a responsible method for interpreting the texts of the New Testament.
