Jesus and the Jewish roots of the Eucharist : unlocking the secrets of the Last Supper / Brant Pitre.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pitre, Brant James.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lord's Supper--History.

Lord's Supper.

History.

Catholic Church--Relations--Judaism.

Catholic Church.

Relations.

Judaism.

Judaism--Relations--Catholic Church.

Physical Description:

xi, 228 pages ; 22 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Doubleday, [2011]

Summary:

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 Jewish traditions, Dr. Brant Pitre answers questions such as: What was the Passover like, at the time of Jesus? What was Jesus' purpose for 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, this groundbreaking work illuminates one of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith: the mystery of Jesus' presence in "the breaking of the bread." Book jacket.

Contents:

The mystery of the Last Supper

What were the Jewish people waiting for?

The new Passover

The manna of the Messiah

The bread of the presence

The fourth cup and the death of Jesus

The Jewish roots of the Christian faith

On the road to Emmaus.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9780385531849

0385531842

OCLC:

630500245