I am the bread of life. Imagery in John 6:32-51

Abstract

John 6 is one of the most discussed chapters in the Gospel according to John,
because of the Eucharistic nature of the language in 6:51c-59. The complex nature
of the metaphors and imagery used in these verses, as well as the richness and
power of the ensuing communication, are often overlooked. This article explores the
literary nature of the text and focuses on the dynamics of metaphor, the interaction
between the figurative and literal sections in the text, as well as the strong influence
of the socio-religious context of the text on its interpretation and understanding.

Acta Theologica Vol. 2 2007: pp. 186-204