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Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist
A revelatory exploration of the Jewish roots of the Last Supper that seeks to understand exactly what happened at Jesus’ final Passover.
“Clear, profound and practical—you do not want to miss this book.”—Dr. Scott Hahn, author of The Lamb’s Supper and The Fourth Cup
Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist shines fresh light on the Last Supper by looking at it through Jewish eyes. Using his in-depth knowledge of the Bible and ancient Judaism, Dr. Brant Pitre answers questions such as: What was the Passover like at the time of Jesus? What were the Jewish hopes for the Messiah? What was Jesus’ purpose in instituting the Eucharist during the feast of Passover? And, most important of all, what did Jesus mean when he said, “This is my body… This is my blood”?
To answer these questions, Pitre explores ancient Jewish beliefs about the Passover of the Messiah, the miraculous Manna from heaven, and the mysterious Bread of the Presence. As he shows, these three keys—the Passover, the Manna, and the Bread of the Presence—have the power to unlock the original meaning of the Eucharistic words of Jesus. Along the way, Pitre also explains how Jesus united the Last Supper to his death on Good Friday and his Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Inspiring and informative, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist is a groundbreaking work that is sure to illuminate one of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith: the mystery of Jesus’ presence in “the breaking of the bread.”
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Utterly transformed my understanding of the mass and the same scriptures I had read so many times but never truly understood. Thank you! A must read.
By mariiatzza
Highly Recommended
By Manny 222
Thank you Dr Pitre!!!!! This book seals the deal. Anyone with an open mind can read this book and finished it with a complete understanding and appreciation for the beauty of the Eucharist.
By DainD66
This book is very readable and pulls together ancient Jewish tradition to the early church tradition for Holy Communion. I think this is a "must read" for all denominations of the Christian faith. God Bless.
By Allcpa
I was amazed with the connections of the old testament to the Eucharist.
By @dad_vader