My Body Given for You: History and Theology of the Eucharist

by Helmut Hoping

The Eucharist originated at the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. It is based on the prayer of thanksgiving that Jesus pronounced over the bread and wine at that meal. "Eucharist" means "thanksgiving", "praise", and "blessing". The Church celebrates the Eucharist as a memorial of the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is more than a remembrance of the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. In the Eucharist the sacrifice of our...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1621641899
• ISBN13: 9781621641896
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Length: 565 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 8.9"