Sensing Salvation in the Gospel of John

Download or read book Sensing Salvation in the Gospel of John written by Jeannine Marie Hanger and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-07-31 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent scholarship focused on the role of embodiment within cognition and communication reminds us that part of how we “know” is through our physical senses. We only know the softness of a kitten by touching its fur, or the tastiness of bread by eating. How might this influence our understanding of biblical texts, such as Jesus’s claim, “I am the bread of life,” and the invitation to eat? This study explores the I am sayings of John’s Gospel, their sensory elements providing an imaginative entry into the narrative and contributing tangible value to the participatory theology of the Fourth Gospel.