Sensing Salvation in the Gospel of John

Recent scholarship focused on the role of embodiment within cognition and communication reminds us that part of how we "e;know"e; 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, "e;I am the bread of life,"e; 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.