The Lord's Supper and the Passover Ritual: Being a Translation of the Substance of Professor Bickell's Work Termed - Hardcover

William F. Skene

9780260573353: The Lord's Supper and the Passover Ritual: Being a Translation of the Substance of Professor Bickell's Work Termed

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ISBN 10: 0260573353 ISBN 13: 9780260573353

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Explore the Jewish Passover ritual and its connection to the Christian Lord's Supper.

This scholarly look traces how the Passover was celebrated in ancient times, how its practices evolved after the temple era, and what those changes reveal about the origins of the Eucharist. The book presents careful, source‑based discussion to help readers understand the ritual's meanings without guessing at hidden agendas.

Drawing on early sources and later rabbinic writings, the work explains the structure of the Passover supper, the role of blessings and symbolic foods, and the way the four cups of wine were used. It also contrasts the ancient temple rituals with post‑destruction practices, and shows how later Jewish authorities described and explained the rites. The discussion aims to illuminate how the ancient celebration shaped Christian liturgical forms.

Maps the development of the Passover ritual from its biblical roots to later rabbinic descriptions
Details the sequence of blessings, foods, and symbolic acts at the Passover supper
Explains how the Passover and its rituals relate to the Lord's Supper in early Christian practice
Offers careful notes on sources and historical context for careful study

Ideal for readers of biblical history, liturgical studies, and theology who want a grounded, source‑driven view of how Passover customs influenced early Christian rites.

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