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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 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 was the Passover like at the time of Jesus? What were the Jewis...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pitre, Brant James
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Doubleday, [2011].
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Catholic Church > Relations > Judaism.
Lord's Supper > History.
Judaism > Relations > Catholic Church.
Eucharistie > Histoire.
Catholic Church.
Interfaith relations.
Judaism.
Lord's Supper.
History.
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Table of 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.