Lost Supper - Revisiting Passover and the Origins of the Eucharist

In The Lost Supper, Matthew Colvin argues that Jesus did not create new symbolism with his words and actions at the Last Supper but, rather, invoked an already-existing Passover ritual. He therefore corrects assumptions, past and present, about how the Eucharist works and how we ought to celebrate it.

List of contents

Chapter 1 The Historical Project
Chapter 2 The Passover Background
Chapter 3 Evidence from Jews and Greeks
Chapter 4 Layers of Meaning
Chapter 5 Mechanics and Misinterpretations
Chapter 6 Rereading John 6
Chapter 7 The Festal Meal in Corinth
Chapter 8 Experiencing the Lord's Supper Today

About the author

Matthew Colvin is a presbyter in the Reformed Episcopal Church.

Summary

In The Lost Supper, Matthew Colvin argues that Jesus did not create new symbolism with his words and actions at the Last Supper but, rather, invoked an already-existing Passover ritual. He therefore corrects assumptions, past and present, about how the Eucharist works and how we ought to celebrate it.

Product details

• Authors: Matthew Colvin
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2023
• EAN: 9781978700352
• ISBN: 978-1-978700-35-2
• No. of pages: 188
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology; RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, RELIGION / Judaism / Rituals & Practice, Christianity, Judaism: life & practice, Judaism: life and practice, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis