Rudolf Karl Bultmann (August 20,1884, Wiefelstede--July 30,1976, Marburg) was a German theologian of Lutheran background, who was for three decades professor of New Testament studies at the University of Marburg.
Rudolf Karl Bultmann (August 20,1884, Wiefelstede--July 30,1976, Marburg) was a German Lutheran theologian and New Testament scholar who was one of the major figures of 20th century biblical studies and prominent voice in liberal Christianity. Bultmann was for three decades professor of New Testament Studies at the University of Marburg.