Van Wyk, G.M.J. (Gafie)2015-11-252015-11-252015-09-25Van Wyk, G.M.J., 2015, ‘Rudolf Bultmann – Evangelie en geloof’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 71(3), Art. #3039, 9 pages. http://dx.DOI.org/ 10.4102/hts.v71i3.3039.0259-9422 (print)2072-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v71i3.3039http://hdl.handle.net/2263/50610Although the name Rudolf Bultmann is well known in South African ecclesiastical circles, many South Africans distrust his theology because of prejudice and the suspicion that it is not faithful to scripture. A synopsis of Bultmann’s own theological description of faith is presented here with the focus on its historical development and with the aim in mind to serve as an apology for a better understanding of his point of view within the context of his life as a confessing Lutheran. The essay ends with a concise critical evaluation of Bultmann’s understanding of Christian faith pointing out its continual value for the current theological debate on the meaning of faith, as well as some minor conditional reservations on his arguments.Afrikaans© 2015. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.EvangelieGeloofRudolf BultmannGospelFaithTheology articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsArticle