This text offers a critical reflection on Eberhard Jüngel's theological conception of God, specifically focusing on his programmatic thesis regarding the absolute identity of God's essence (Wesen) and existence. The author critiques Jüngel’s conceptual framework, labeling it outdated and increasingly ineffective for contemporary philosophical and theological discourse. A central theme is the concept of the "death of God" in the context of the suffering and death of Jesus of Nazareth. The author argues that to avoid a purely theatrical or illusory interpretation of this event, one must grant the primacy of divine existence over essence, drawing on post-war existentialist thought. Traditional metaphysical categories such as substance, essence, or ousia are viewed as problematic due to their deep-rootedness in historical contexts that are difficult to transcend. Ultimately, the article calls for a thorough revision of theological language, suggesting that traditional terms fail to adequately express the reality of divine action in history and require a shift toward a more dynamic understanding of God that moves beyond classical metaphysical constraints.