Paulus als biblischer Bürge der Neologie. Dargestellt am Beispiel von Johann Joachim Spalding

Based on the example of Johann Joachim Spalding (1714-1804), this article examines how St. Paul was received in neology. What it reveals is that while the theologians of the Enlightenment held the apostle in high esteem as Christs decisive hermeneutic figure, they also tended to access his letters selectively and distinguish between time-specific and generally valid statements in their own theological competence. Overall, it can be observed that Spalding, like most other neologians, frequently turned to Paul as a fruitful source of inspiration for their own theological teaching and preaching work.