Sensing Salvation in the Gospel of John : : The Embodied, Sensory Qualities of Participation in the I Am Sayings / / Jeannine Marie Hanger.
"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 u...
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| Superior document: | Biblical Interpretation Series ; Volume 213 |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Leiden, The Netherlands : : Brill,, [2023] ©2023 |
| Year of Publication: | 2023 |
| Edition: | First edition. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Biblical interpretation series ;
Volume 213. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (240 pages) |
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| Summary: | "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"-- |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9004678263 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Jeannine Marie Hanger. |