Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper, (Hardcover)

from andrewguidrozii

"Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper" by Brant Pitre In this new book, Dr. Brant Pitre does an excellent job illuminating the parallels as well as the differences from Jewish worship at the time of Christ to the actions of Christ and the beginning...

from DubiousDisciple

Ever wonder how the Eucharistic teachings of the New Testament evolved? Where did Jesus get the idea for his Last Supper ritual? How did Paul think to tie this ritual to his theology of atonement? Why does John's Gospel emphasize so strongly the Paschal Lamb? Why were the church fathers so adaman...

from LA12Hernandez

This is an excellent book. Learning the Jewish background really helped me understand the Eucharist. As an RCIA sponsor I plan to have all my Catechumens and Candidates read this book and discuss it. Learning what the Jews expected from the Messiah really helped me to understand their reaction to...

from charlescf

This is one of the best popular theology books I've ever read. Dr. Brant Pitre has a very crisp, readable style, and he presents his information in a very logical, organized sequence. The subject matter of this book is how the Blessed Sacrament is foreshadowed and anticipated in three key ideas o...

from vpfluke

This is a well-written andd well-argued book about the Jewish origins of the Eucharist. The passover is significant and Pitre indicates five steps of the passover, 1) Choose an Unblemished Male Lamb, 2) Sacrifice of the Lamb, 3) Spead the Blookd of the Lamb, 4) Eat the Flesh of the Lamb, 5) Keep ...