Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Euc..., Brant Pitre
Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Euc..., Brant Pitre
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Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist
Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper

Author: Brant Pitre

Narrator: Brant Pitre

Unabridged: 6 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Mission Audio

Published: 05/31/2017


Synopsis

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 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… 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.”

About Brant Pitre

Brant Pitre is a professor of sacred Scripture at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the bestselling author of Jesus, the Tribulation, and the End of Exile and Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist. Brant is a highly sought-after speaker who lectures regularly across the United States. He has also produced dozens of Bible studies on CD and DVD. Brant currently lives in Louisiana with his wife, Elizabeth, and their five young children.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeff on April 11, 2025

Thankfully much of the silly season when it comes to Catholic scripture scholars is over and the new breed of Catholic scripture scholars are not likely to get their views displayed on the History or Discovery Channel. This comes to mind after reading Brant Pitre's new book Jesus and the Jewish Roots......more

Goodreads review by Ava on April 04, 2024

I LOVE BEING CATHOLIC......more

Goodreads review by Haley on October 20, 2024

Well, I kept finding things to clean and organize in our house so I could keep listening. Here is a work of simply beautiful historical theology, waiting to fill you with pure awe at the glory of it all. Christians from any tradition will benefit from this accessible scholarship. Who wouldn't want t......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on January 22, 2018

An impassioned defense of the traditional Catholic beliefs about the Sacrament of Communion, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist is a very Scriptural, readable piece of non-fiction. Pitre presents his scholarship and analysis in thorough, forthright prose. It is a terrific answer to common a......more

Goodreads review by Ruth on February 15, 2011

I heard Dr. Pitre speak at my church several years ago and was impressed with what he had to say, so I grabbed this book when First Wildcard made it available. It is an absolutely fascinating look at how the Eucharist, as understood by Catholics, truly has its roots in Judaism, and not just in the......more