A short, simple and thoroughly biblical explanation of the meaning and purpose of Holy Communion, designed to appeal to all ages • Explains its biblical origins, the different ways in which Christians have understood it over the centuries, and its crucial place in the Christian life today • With questions for reflection or discussion at the end of each chapter • Ideal for complete beginners, and anyone wanting a quick and easy refresher course

Tom Wright

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Part 1: How it all began

1. The birthday party

2. The freedom party

3. The Last Supper (or was it the first?)

4. New meal, new family

5. New meal, new story

6. New meal, new life

Part 2: The thank-you party

7. Putting the story together today

8. The party and the parties

9. Living in God's time

10. Jesus' death then and now

11. A taste of what's to come

12. The presence of Jesus

13. The greatest drama ever staged (part 1)

14. The greatest drama ever staged (part 2)

15. Table manners and table matters

A short, simple and thoroughly biblical explanation of the meaning and purpose of Holy Communion, designed to appeal to all ages. Explains its biblical origins, the different ways in which Christians have understood it over the centuries, and its crucial place in the Christian life today.

A short, simple and thoroughly biblical explanation of the meaning and purpose of Holy Communion, designed to appeal to all ages. Explains its biblical origins, the different ways in which Christians have understood it over the centuries, and its crucial place in the Christian life today. With questions for reflection or discussion at the end of each chapter. Ideal for complete beginners, and anyone wanting a quick and easy refresher course.

'Nothing is more central to Christian practice than Holy Communion. Yet, curiously enough, little attempt is made to explain it. So many outside the Christian community are just puzzled by it, and many within the church got to Communion from habit but know very little about how it arose or what it means. This is the ideal book for both types of reader. It is written by one of the foremost New Testament Scholars in the World, who has the enviable ability to write with engaging charm... Best of all Dr Wright has written a book which will speak to all types of Christians and unite them over a subject that so often proves divisive.' Michael Green, Honorary Fellow, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford

Tom Wright is Research Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St Andrews. He is the author of over seventy books, including the 'For Everyone' guides to the New Testament, the highly acclaimed series, 'Christian Origins and the Question of God', and the best-selling Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope, Virtue Reborn, Simply Jesus, How God Became King and Creation, Power and Truth.

In The Meal Jesus Gave Us, Tom Wright - respected professor of New Testament and early Christian theology, and highly readable author of his For Everyone Bible guides, gives you a short, simple and thoroughly biblical overview of the meaning and purpose of Holy Communion.

Taking a fresh and reverent view of this central practice of the Christian faith, Tom Wright explores the history, symbolism and lasting impact of this sharing bread and wine to the worshipping community and to those beyond your church’s walls.

In this easy to follow revision of his earlier work, and designed to appeal to all ages, the well loved cleric and teacher explains the biblical origins and different ways that Christians have understood The Lord’s Supper over the centuries.

The Meal Jesus Gave Us does not assume any great background knowledge or experience, neither does it bog the reader down in theology or dogma. He does share with you the various interpretations and disputes between church traditions and handles them with sensitivity and compassion.

Reviewing the crucial place of the words and actions of the Eucharist in the Christian life today, Wright poses serious questions for reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter. This easygoing guide to Holy Communion is the ideal introduction for those completely new to the faith and for anyone needing a quick and easy refresher course in its meaning, origins and significance.

'Nothing is more central to Christian practice than Holy Communion. Yet, curiously enough, little attempt is made to explain it. So many outside the Christian community are just puzzled by it, and many within the church got to Communion from habit but know very little about how it arose or what it means. This is the ideal book for both types of reader. It is written by one of the foremost New Testament Scholars in the World, who has the enviable ability to write with engaging charm... Best of all Dr Wright has written a book which will speak to all types of Christians and unite them over a subject that so often proves divisive.' - Michael Green, Honorary Fellow, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford.

Tom Wright gives a short, simple and thoroughly biblical explanation of the meaning and purpose of Holy Communion

Anthony Myerson

An excellent little book which is well written and easy to understand

So accessible

Meal Jesus Gave Us

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