Interdisciplinary Study of Religions Program Presents
Dionysos and Eucharist in John’s Gospel
Monday, October 24, 2022
Olin Humanities, Room 102
4:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
4:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
A Work in Progress by Professor Bruce Chilton
The Gospel according to John is unique in having Jesus say, “Who devours my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life.” This view of what is involved in Eucharist takes the place of more familiar presentations; “the Last Supper” narrative of other Gospels simply does not appear in John. The new theology is coordinated with unusual structural features of John’s Gospel, raising the questions of why this innovative theology of Eucharist is privileged in literary terms, as well as what it means to assert. Recent research has raised the possibility that awareness of the cult of Dionysos is a factor in John’s composition.The Colloquium on the Interdisciplinary Study of Religions:
The colloquium is a forum for the presentation of new works in progress, where students and faculty interested in the study of religion and intersecting fields can gather to share and discuss new research and writing. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Time: 4:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
Location: Olin Humanities, Room 102