Sensing Salvation in the Gospel of John
Author: Jeannine Marie Hanger
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2023-07-31
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9004678263
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRecent 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.