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

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

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011

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Brant Pitre

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

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Ancient Israel

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper, Brant Pitre explores the connection between ancient Jewish traditions and the Christian Eucharist. Pitre examines historical, biblical, and cultural contexts to reveal how Jewish practices and expectations influence the understanding of Jesus's Last Supper, deepening the appreciation of this pivotal event.

Informative

Inspirational

Mysterious

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.7

6,819 ratings

94%

Loved it

5%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist by Brant Pitre offers an insightful examination of the connections between Jewish traditions and the Christian Eucharist. Readers praise its thorough scholarship and clarity, though some feel it occasionally oversimplifies complex theology. The blend of historical context with scriptural analysis is generally well-received.

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Who Should Read Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper?

Readers interested in biblical studies, particularly the connection between Jewish traditions and Christianity, will appreciate Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist. Fans of N.T. Wright’s The Day the Revolution Began or Scott Hahn’s The Lamb’s Supper will find this book engaging.

4.7

6,819 ratings

94%

Loved it

5%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Ancient Israel

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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