Jesus and the Jewish roots of the Eucharist :

Pitre, Brant James.

Jesus and the Jewish roots of the Eucharist : unlocking the secrets of the Last Supper / Brant Pitre. - 1st ed. - New York : Doubleday, c2011. - xi, 228 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

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.

Examines the Last Supper from a Jewish perspective, describing Passover during the time of Jesus Christ and the meaning behind his Eucharistic words, and discussing ancient Jewish beliefs about the Passover, the Manna, and the Bread of Presence.

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Catholic Church--Relations--Judaism.


Lord's Supper--History.
Judaism--Relations--Catholic Church.

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