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Bultmann focused on the "thatness" over the "whatness" of Jesus. What does "thatness" refer to?

  • Jesus' teachings

  • Jesus' miracles

  • Jesus' existence

  • Jesus' parables

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The "thatness" of Jesus, as emphasized by Bultmann, refers to his existence or the fact of his being, rather than the details or specific attributes associated with him. Bultmann's focus on "thatness" highlights the ontological reality of Jesus' presence and the significance of his historical existence for faith, rather than attempting to comprehensively define or describe his nature or attributes.
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