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==Biography==
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Günther Bornkamm (1905-1990) was a German New Testament scholar.  Bornkamm was Professor of New Testament at the University of Heidelberg.  Bornkamm was a student of Bultmann and a colleague of Hans Conzelmann and Ernst Kasemann.  Bornkamm’s book ''Jesus of Nazareth'' (1956) ignited renewed interest in the historical Jesus.  His book ''Paul'' demonstrated continuity between Paul and the earlier teachings of Jesus.
Günther Bornkamm (1905-1990) was a German New Testament scholar.  Bornkamm was Professor of New Testament at the University of Heidelberg.  At Heidelberg he was part of a renowned theological faculty; Gerhard von Rad and Claus Westermann also taught there.  Bornkamm studied under Rudolf Bultmann along with Hans Conzelmann and Ernst Kasemann.  Bornkamm’s book ''Jesus of Nazareth'' (1956) ignited renewed interest in the historical Jesus and helped reclaim the role of history in Christian faithBornkamm's book ''Paul'' demonstrated continuity between Paul and the earlier teachings of Jesus. - '''Ronald Ruark''', University of Michigan


==Works on Second Temple Judaism==
==Works on Second Temple Judaism==

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Günther Bornkamm (1905-1990) was a German scholar.

Biography

Günther Bornkamm (1905-1990) was a German New Testament scholar. Bornkamm was Professor of New Testament at the University of Heidelberg. At Heidelberg he was part of a renowned theological faculty; Gerhard von Rad and Claus Westermann also taught there. Bornkamm studied under Rudolf Bultmann along with Hans Conzelmann and Ernst Kasemann. Bornkamm’s book Jesus of Nazareth (1956) ignited renewed interest in the historical Jesus and helped reclaim the role of history in Christian faith. Bornkamm's book Paul demonstrated continuity between Paul and the earlier teachings of Jesus. - Ronald Ruark, University of Michigan

Works on Second Temple Judaism

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