An important work (Jesus and the Jewish roots of the Eucharist #1)

 

Six years ago we were in the throws of the first ‘Covid lockdown’.  At this time I read a very interesting book entitled:

Jesus and the Jewish roots of the Eucharist – Unlocking the secrets of the Last Supper’ by Brant Pitre. 

A priest friend of mine had recommended the work of Pitre in 2019. I got around to reading the book and, on 4 May 2020, I wrote the following on the inside cover:

“I read this gem of a book over a period of weeks – a lot of it during the ‘lockdown’ of 2020 (Covid19).  The book is well written and easy to follow.  It allows gaps in which the reader may draw their own conclusions after reflection and prayer.  The author demonstrates, persuasively, the prefiguring of the Eucharist in the writings and lived experience of the Hebrew people. The Bread of Presence and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on Calvary are inextricably linked and grounded in scripture. I highly recommend this book. Take and read!”

In the coming days, I will review and reflect on a few key ‘takeaways’ in the book.