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  • From Jewish Passover to Christian Eucharist: The Story of the Todah

    04/22/2008 1:47:50 PM PDT · by NYer · 5 replies · 20+ views
    CERC ^ | Tim Gray
    Scholars have often wondered how the practice of Christian Eucharist could have arisen from the Lord’s Supper, which occurred in the context of the Jewish Passover. Since Passover occurs only once a year, how is it that the Christians got the notion that they could celebrate Jesus’ sacrificial meal weekly, if not daily? The Last SupperGustave Dore The answer is found in the ancient Israelite sacrifice called the todah. While most people have heard of Old Testament sacrifices such as the holocaust offering or burnt offering, those who have heard of the todah sacrifice are as rare as lotto winners....