![]() 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. 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. Brant Pitre answers questions such as: What was the Passover like at the time of Jesus? 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. Using his in-depth knowledge of the Bible and ancient Judaism, Dr. Scott Hahn, author of The Lambs Supper and The Fourth Cup Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist shines fresh light on the Last Supper by looking at it through Jewish eyes. Clear, profound and practical-you do not want to miss this book.-Dr. Book Synopsis A revelatory exploration of the Jewish roots of the Last Supper that seeks to understand exactly what happened at Jesus final Passover. ![]() Pitre shines the light of the Old Testament and ancient Judaism on the words and deeds of Jesus to reveal the historical and theological roots of the Eucharist. ![]() About the Book In this insightful book, Dr. ![]()
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