Originally published in 1950 as the first title in the series Studies in Biblical Theology, Baptism in the New Testament was welcomed as, and has continued ever since to be an invaluable contribution to the debate set afoot by Barth in his booklet, The Teaching of the Church Concerning Baptism. `Here the reader can study the fresh, stimulating and constructive researches of one of the great Biblical scholars of Europe into the burning question of the origins of baptism. Dr Cullmann is an ardent protagonist of infant baptism, which is the subject of intense debate at the moment. He rightly deplores Barth's attempts to discredit the practice. On the basis of the kinship between circumcision and baptism on the one hand, and between the proselyte bath of the Jews and baptism on the other, he makes a forceful plea for the spiritual reality and legitimacy of baptizing infants. This is an essay which is packed with profound scriptural analysis; its relevance to current discussion in the Church of England is obvious' (Church Times). 'Of the merits of this essay there is little need to speak. The author is a well-known expert in matters relating to the origins of Christianity, and he has also a fine apprehension of the theological issues involved. He treats his subject under the four heads : the foundation of baptism in the work of Christ; baptism as acceptance into the body of Christ; baptism and faith; and baptism and circumcision ... Not everyone will agree entirely with the author's account of what takes place in baptism, but there can be no doubt that he is right in his general stress upon the objective character of this sacrament. We are indebted to him also for useful discussions of various texts and passages of the New Testament. It will be a surprise to some that there is even less New Testament evidence for the adult baptism of the children of believing Christians than there is for their baptism as infants. The linking of baptism with circumcision is very ably done, and in an appendix on an early baptismal formula the genuineness of Acts 8.37 is defended and the relevance of Christ's blessing of the children displayed' (The Life of Faith).

Baptism in the New Testament (Study in Bible Theology)

CULLMANN, OSCAR

Religion & Spirituality

Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd

The first edition of this splendid book appeared in 1959. Dr Culimann has not changed his mind on points of substance, but has enlarged his book in this second edition by adding references to recent literature and by appending a notable epilogue, in which CulImann defends his position against the volleys thundering on the right hand, and on the left from Roman Catholic traditionalists and from radicals of the Bultmann school. In its new dress the book will long continue as a standard guide on a topic of electrifying importance for the student of New Testament thought.' Henry Chadwick in the Church of England Newspaper .. a work of comprehensive, careful and controversial scholarship ... will add notably to the equipment of every serious student of the New Testament.' Times Literary Supplement 'The author of this important book is one of the leading New Testament scholars of the day... He has produced a book, based on a lifetime of study, which is highly stimulating, and will command respect even where it provokes disagreement.' Church Times 'Professor CulImann covers an immense field, but this book is the product of reflection over many years. It reveals deep and searching thought and the disciplined use of a powerful mind; and the result is a book of mark.' Glasgow Herald

The Christology of the New Testament

Oscar Cullmann was born in Strasbourg and studied theology and classical philology there and in Paris. Since 1938 he has been Professor of New Testament and Early Church History in the Theological Faculty of the University of Basel and also, since 1949, Professor of Early Christianity at the Sorbonne, the Ecole des Hautes Etudes, and the Faculte de Theologie Protestante in Paris. He has received honorary degrees from Lausanne, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Lund.

Early Christian Worship (Studies in Biblical Theology)

The New Testament: an introduction for the general reader; (SCM paperbacks)

S.C.M. Press

'Among historians of the Early Church in Europe today, none surpasses Professor Cullmann, wrote Professor F. F. Bruce in a review of this book, adding: 'this volume of studies is assured of wide and eager acceptance.' A reviewer from a quite different religious background, Father Gervase Mathew, aP., noted that these essays are 'marked by duce rare qualities: strong sanity, enact scholarship and Christian charity'. 'All are written with the author's customary distinction, clarity and orderliness,' said an Anglican, Canon Montefiore, about this 'fine collection of brilliant essays'.

The Early Church

History

World

New insights into the development and the origin of the Gospel of John are Oscar Cullmann's chief concern in this significant book. The author's primary thesis is that there is within Judaism a "Johannine Circle" that stands behind the Gospel and continues its theological concern. In this volume, not only does he establish the origin of that Circle within Judaism but he also defines its position within primitive Christianity, and investigates its beginnings, character, and setting. Continuing his own earlier works on the relationship of the Gospel of John and the group surrounding Stephen, the Samaritans, and heterodox Judaism (which have unexpectedly been confirmed by recent Samaritan studies), he has employed these conclusions toward a solution of the remaining Johannine problems. Dr. Cullmann's investigation brings new light to the subject, and his original new conclusions differ both from the tradition of the church and from the views put forward by the majority of scholars. As Dr. Cullmann himself admits, "my work is independent of both points of view." THE JOHANNINE CIRCLE will help serious students of the New Testament solve various problems posed by any New Testament interpreter. In addition, Dr. Cullmann's arguments concerning the purpose of the Gospel of John will be an inestimable aid in interpreting its true meaning. OSCAR CULLMANN has been Professor of the New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of Basel and at the Ecole des Hautes-Etudes, Sorbonne, Paris, and, since 1972, full member of the Institut de France. He is the author of many books, including Christ and Time: The Primitive Christian Conception of Time and History; The New Testament: An Introduction for the General Reader; and The Christology of the New Testament.

The Johannine circle

Westminster Press

Unity Through Diversity: Its Foundation, and a Contribution to the Discussion Concerning the Possibilities of Its Actualization

Fortress Press

Cullman's study is distinguished by its responsible exegesis and its attention to the philosophical issues so often overlooked in general books on prayer." -Sharyn Dowd, Lexington Theological Seminary Oscar Cullman offers here the first complete treatment of the New Testament doctrine and practice of prayer, a subject he refers to as "the greatest gift of grace and a difficult task to be learned." He comments on the difficulties of praying, objections to prayer, prayer and human weakness, prayer in the Synoptic Gospels, in Paul, in John, and in the rest of the New Testament. Oscar Cull mann , Professor Emeritus of the Universities of Basel and Paris, is one of the most distinguished New Testament scholars of the twentieth century. Among his influential books are Christ and Time (1951), The Christology of the New Testament (1959), and Unity through Diversity (Fortress Press, 1988).

Prayer in the New Testament (Overtures to Biblical Theology)

Augsburg Fortress Publishing

Christ and Time

Gordon Pr Pubs

Early Christian Worship

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. 
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. 
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. 
We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hassell Street Press

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by CULLMANN, OSCAR. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by CULLMANN, OSCAR