Exploring the meaning behind “This is My Body” and “This is My Blood” in the Upper Room.
This book examines how the Apostles might have understood Jesus’ words when they first heard them. It weighs historical context, sacrificial language, and how later Christian writers shaped the idea of a sacramental meal. The discussion stays grounded in biblical texts and early Jewish practice, offering a careful look at how tradition and interpretation have evolved.
- Clarifies how blood and bread imagery relate to ancient sacrifices and meals.
- Explains why some readings connect wine with sacrificial imagery and the implications for belief.
- Considers how different Gospel accounts present the blessing of bread and wine versus other rituals.
Ideal for readers of biblical scholarship and readers curious about how Christian rituals developed from early practice and language.