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Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper

Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper

by Pitre,B.
Main Points
The Last Supper as the fulfillment of the Jewish Passover., The manna in the wilderness as a foreshadowing of the Eucharist., The Bread of the Presence in the Temple as a type of the Real Presence., The Eucharist as the covenant meal of the New Exodus., and The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist as the heart of Christian faith..
Description
Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist really bridges biblical study with sacramental theology