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 bloodâ€?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.â€
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Cardinal Bernardin's Remarkable Story of CompassionBy Antoinette KleinFor anyone facing a devastating tragedy or terminal illness; this is an uplifting story one of the great leaders of the American Catholic Church. As Archbishop of Chicago and later a Cardinal; Cardinal Bernardin was a well-known leader in Catholic circles. The accusation of sexual misconduct leveled at him by a young man catapulted the cardinal into the national spotlight in a humiliating way. Later; the young man recanted his tale and met personally with Cardinal Bernardin to apologize. Through this whole ordeal; the Cardinal acted with great faith; but was naturally bewildered about a charge from a person he did not know about something he knew he did not do. He found the words of John 8:32 (The truth will set you free) to be his guiding light and found their promise fulfilled.The story of the allegations and their later withdrawal is a small part of the recollections he shares with us in his very personal and intimate style. The major thrust of the book concerns his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and how he struggled with his fate and rediscovered a newer and stronger faith in God. In a very heartfelt way he discusses his understanding of suffering---not merely its inevitability but also its purpose and redemptive value. He recalls quite vividly the words Jesus used at the Last Supper; knowing that in a matter of hours he would be crucified. "Love one another. Such as my love has been for you; so must your love be for each other. This is how all will know you as my disciples: your love for one another." Cardinal Bernardin lived these words; most completely in the last three years of his life; the period covered by this remembrance.As noted by others; this book comes as close as any to a person describing their final days on earth and preparing to enter the kingdom of God. Cardinal Bernardin finished the book on November 1; 1996 and died thirteen days later on November 14; 1996. Even if you have never heard of him; you will be inspired by his poignant recounting of a life well spent and discovering the great gift of inner peace amidst tragedy.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A beautiful reflectionBy Lady JudeA remarkable book by a remarkable man. A realistic account of the life and death of a holy man. I give these books to those who can benefit from this insight.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. When Bad Things Happened To A Good ManBy Linda WawroskiThis book is different for people who have experienced difficult lives; and those who have not. For those of us who have; the gentle Cardinal gave us new ways to evaluate our responses to emotional and physical pain. For people who have been spared life's worst; this is a detailed account of how a sincere Christian dealt with awful situations. Cardinal Bernardin becomes a man I would have liked to meet.
