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

Wow you're missing out

The author himself says "these are not exigetical novelties". Meaning these have been teachings since the beginning of the church of Christ. They're beautiful and stir a fire in your belly. And it's so sad that Protestant teachers don't even get close. I mean, not close at all.

I am a Protestant trying to learn more about the significance of the Eucharist and I feel that my eyes have been opened up ..

by this revelatory approach of going to the Jewish roots to explain the context and many layers of the Eucharist. Why did the Reformation leave this essential gift out of our theology? This makes so much more sense than tossing the real presence of Christ out as an arbitrary symbolic
Gesture. Thank you for clearly explaining this often neglected but very important request from Jesus himself and linking it to everlasting life!

Amazing yet again from Brant Pitre

What I love so much about this Scripture scholar is the sense of discovery within the typologies he references using Scripture and the early Church fathers. Just amazing. Brant teases out the real meanings of the Bible verses and their more obscure references to today's cultural self-centeredness by bringing out the traditional Jewish and ancient Christian understanding that is both old and new to readers. This is another keeper.

A masterpiece!!

As a Protestant entering into the Catholic faith, this book really hit home and my eyes have been opened to the beauty of the Eucharist and the beauty of the Church. During mass the other day, I was overwhelmed with the presence of Jesus knowing that he's with us fully in the Eucharist and with us in our daily lives. I was brought up with the idea that it was all symbolism but thankfully Jesus had a plan of real salvation! 5 stars!

This book is mind blowing. Awesome!

This book is amazing! It's very deep and I'm looking forward to listening to it a second time. I thought I understood the Eucharist fairly well and could defend it, but now I feel like I was only looking at one piece of a puzzle.

Most in depth book/resource on the Eucharist I've ever come across.

Could Not Stop Listening!

This book is for everyone. Pitre reveals how Jesus fulfilled Jewish expectations about Messiah and Passover in surprising ways. Ancient truth provides timeless spiritual sustenance. It is written in a simple manner easily access to all.

Worth listening to twice.

Strengthened my faith. Opened the meaning of Scripture. God has a wonderful plan of redemption revealed in Scripture, beginning in Genesis.

Absolutely astonishing

A great yet simple explanation of how indeed the Holy Eucharist is the fulfillment of Jewish Scripture but how there shall be no doubt it is the real presence of Jesus "until the end of times".

Excellent

Great book on the Eucharist, even better than Scott Hahn’s The Fourth Cup. He explains everything from the manna to the Passover in a way that is easy to understand. Very well read book and language makes it easy to follow.

Fascinating, informative, and narrated well

I enjoyed listening to Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist. I think the narrator did a wonderful job reading the book. I would be happy if he narrates other books to which I want to listen.

I think the book content was fascinating. I learned a lot of history. I enjoyed how connections were carefully explained between the Passover and the Eucharist. I recommend this book and think it is worth listening to more than once.

fantastic

superb book, very well written and easy to understand, highly recommend, a must have .

Accessible and educational

As a Protestant completely new to the catholic view of the Eucharist I found this book very helpful. The author takes a difficult subject and makes it accessible seemingly without sacrificing the complexity. Whether or not one accepts the arguments made - which are all historical - one is very much deepened by this study. Highly recommend.

The best book Eucharist

This is just one awesome book, I haven't finished reading it but it's one of those really good books that you don't want to put down or stop listening. it connects the old Testament to the new Testament meaning of the Eucharist so well and I very highly recommend it

For Catholics Only?

This was very interesting and informative. Geared more towards Catholics than the rest of us as Christians. The use of the Catholic Bible, excludes us from fully understanding all of the points made (& even the shared Gospel texts are different).

I learned with interest the take on the Passover meal - 4 wines - and the cup discussed in the Garden of Gethsemane. I found that very interesting and innovative. However I couldn’t fully embrace the concluding chapter and of course the reference to the CCC. But that is to be expected, as I am not a Catholic and found myself reacting as the Baptist Minister in the prologue, although I am equally not a Baptist, either.

I would encourage every Christian to listen to this. There are aspects of the book that appear theologically sound, that bound the Passover and the Lord’s supper together, whilst not answering (for me), why the Catholic Church advocates the taking of Mass 3 times a day - given the weight of symbolism!

An amazing experience

An interesting read. Especially for Catholics. This will help to enrich their understanding and value of The Eucharist.

The narrator was clear and engaging

Excellent framing of New Testament

Listening to this book was wonderful. I listened to it on my way to appointments, on the bus, the tube/metro and even while going through my morning routine. I will repeat listening to it several times as there was so much information about contextualising the Eucharist in the light of Jewish tradition, which as a Catholic I had never been aware of. The continuities between the Jewish tradition and the Eucharist are actually beautiful and masterful, and we can see God’s design in everything. This knowledge brought me even closer to understanding Jesus and the mass. Highly recommend this. I think I will also buy the book so I can view all the references.

Fresh Perspective

So much wonderful research! A most convincing case, linking facts from the Jewish roots of the Eucharist which were new to me.

Totally brilliant

I loved this book the narrator was excellent. It has led me to a true understanding of the Eucharist. The book is easy to understand and will bring all who listen to it to a relationship with the truth of the bible.

Mind-blowing and inspiring.

If you have ever doubted the authenticity of the Catholic Mass or that Jesus is the true Messiah, read this book. Drawing upon ancient Jewish and Christian texts, the author gives a wonderful account of the teachings of the Catholic Church on the Eucharist. Highly recommended to anyone seeking the Truth.

Quite Revealing

It is a beautiful piece that reveals the in depth of the Eucharist, the reason for the suffering of Christ and what it all means to mankind.