Uppenbarelsesyn och Jesu uppståndelse i nutida svensk teologi : Perspektiv på relationen mellan uppenbarelsesyn och uppståndelseteologi

This thesis investigates how selected Swedish theologians from the turn of the millennium to the present interpret the resurrection of Jesus in light of their views on revelation. The study aims to provide examples of contemporary interpretations of Jesus' resurrection within Swedish theology and analyse how these interpretations are influenced by the theologians' perspectives on revelation. By examining the interplay between resurrection theology and models of revelation, the thesis identifies and categorizes key theological approaches, contributing to a deeper understanding of their interrelation. The research utilizes two typologies: Magnus Abrahamson's categorization of resurrection interpretations in the New Testament and Avery Dulles' models of revelation which outline various theological perspectives on divine revelation. These typologies serve as analytical tools, allowing for a nuanced exploration of the material. While not rigidly categorizing the theologians, the typologies provide a framework to contextualize their views within broader theological traditions. The study captures overlapping perspectives on the resurrection and revelation, emphasizing how these concepts intersect with different theological traditions. The findings reveal significant diversity in resurrection theologies among the studied theologians, reflecting their varying models of revelation. Roland Spjuth and Philip Geister emphasize a traditional resurrection theology with a focus on the resurrected body of Jesus as both a theological symbol and a tangible affirmation of divine authority and transformation. Spjuth leans on revelation as doctrine, while Geister integrates models of revelation as new awareness, doctrine, and history. Thomas Ekstrand and Mattias Martinson highlight a kerygmatic theology of the resurrection, grounded in a dialectical model of revelation, where the proclamation of the resurrection transforms existential despair into hope. Cristina Grenholm develops a grave-centered resurrection theology, focusing on the women's encounter at the empty tomb as an experiential revelation of divine presence, combining models of inner experience and dialectical revelation. The study demonstrates how theologians blend multiple models of revelation to articulate their resurrection theologies, showcasing the dynamic and multidimensional nature of these interpretations.