Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist

Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper

By: Brant Pitre, Scott Hahn - foreword

Narrated by: David Cochran Heath

Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

In recent years, Christians everywhere are rediscovering the Jewish roots of their faith. Every year at Easter time, many believers now celebrate Passover meals (known as Seders) seeking to understand exactly what happened at Jesus' final Passover, the night before he was crucified. 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 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".

©2017 Mission Audio (P)2017 Mission Audio

interesting

great insight to the mass, the Eucharist and the Passover feast as it relates to Christ's passion

Everyone should read/listen

My eyes have been opened to the beautiful gift Jesus gave to us. This is must read for everyone.

Fabulous Read!!

This book will answer and make very clear why Jesus said we must not neglect the Church assembling to Worship Him.... to "eat eat his flesh and drink his blood"!!

listen

"Do you understand what you are reading?"

"How can I, unless some one guides me?"

...if you feel like the Ethiopian eunuch trying to understand scriptures, read this book.

Excellent book and audio was clear.

This book was an eye opener. I wanted more. I definitely recommend this audio version. Great job,

Now we know

The depth of research is profound, yet the clarity of explanation is so illuminating to faith.

Protestant kudos

I have been enlightened and blessed by the thoroughly biblical defense of real presence and the linking of the bread motif throughout scripture. I’m still not sure how real presence differs significantly from symbolism since even Baptists believe Jesus is encountered by faith when we observe the Lords Supper. Real presence also depends on faith to see past the physical sensations of bread and wine. But that is a small point to me. What matters is that Jesus has made himself known and provided salvation through his presence in manna, the bread of the presence, and the bread and wine of the Eucharist.

Essential reading for Christians

Although I had already believed in the real presence of the Lord in the Eucharist based only on faith, that faith has now been transformed and strengthened because of this book. God bless the author and all involved in producing this essential work. May they continue to give glory to God by teaching and educating the faithful.

New insights!

This book provides the inspiration of a new way to understand familiar scripture passages as it relates to the old testament and our Jewish roots. Wonderful!

The linking of OT to NT

The Eucharist is an awesome fulfillment of the Old Testament promise of the resurrection of the body and soul through Jesus Christ