Jeannine Hanger

Dr. Jeannine Hanger, an Associate Professor of New Testament and author, discusses engaging with Jesus through our senses. She explains how an embodied approach can revolutionize our understanding of the Gospels. Delving into sensory dimensions of faith, she contrasts the experiential richness of Catholic and Orthodox traditions with typical evangelical practices. Hanger also emphasizes the importance of incorporating sensory experiences into worship and explores how experiencing scripture through our senses can deepen our connection with Jesus.

Jeannine Hanger, an author and educator in New Testament studies, shares her insights on the sensory elements within the I Am sayings in the Gospel of John. She emphasizes how our senses shape understanding, linking the metaphor of Jesus as 'bread of life' to cultural traditions. The discussion delves into sensory anthropology, illustrating how taste and smell can evoke memory and nostalgia in faith. Hanger also explores the imagery of Jesus as the good shepherd, highlighting how sensory experiences deepen our connection to spiritual narratives.