This book was given to be by my Catholic son in that he and I at times enter into discussions involving our faith and doctrines. While I am a Missouri Synod Lutheran (my son was raised and educated LCMS Lutheran but converted for the sake of his family upon marriage) I enjoyed Dr Pitre’s historical explanation and was appreciative of his approach from a Jewish foundation. I found his narrative not to be so much Doctrinal but instead scriptural. My current Pastor is from a LCMS Academic Seminary School background and has also taught us about Lutheran Doctrine as it relates to Communion and from a very similar Jewish historical, cultural religious teaching perspective. In my opinion Dr Pitre’s book contains thorough scriptural and necessary historical teachings that is and would be an excellent source for many denominations whether their beliefs are based on a “literal” flesh and blood of Christ or otherwise. As a conservative Lutheran our Lord’s supper is not just an act of “remembering” but a literal act of partaking of a meal Our Lord gives to us. Thank you Dr Pitre for sharing your knowledge and willingness to gain a better understanding for all Christians.

Eye opener! Thirst quencher! And most importantly, GAME CHANGER. You'll not be able to put it down and you will read the Word of God in a whole new way. I'm buying lots of this book to give out to friends.