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

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Doubleday, c2011.Edition: 1st edDescription: xi, 228 p. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 9780385531849
  • 9780385531863
  • 0385531842
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 234/.163 22
LOC classification:
  • BV825.3 .P58 2011
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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.
Summary: 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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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.