#9 - The Jewish Roots of the Eucharist

Why do Christians commemorate Jesus’ death with a piece of bread and wine? In this episode, Justin Hibbard (co-founder of the ministry Christianity is Jewish), explores the origin of the Eucharist (aka communion or Lord’s Supper) by explaining its context in the Passover Seder.Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at [email protected] Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcastSHOW NOTES:* Explanation of the Afikoman* Book: The Fourth Cup by Scott Hahn* Video Presentation of the Fourth Cup by Scott Hahn - Part 1 & Part 2* “Culture and Collective Memory” by Leon Wieseltier * Book: Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist by Brant Pitre Get full access to Why Catholic? at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribe