The Biblical Basis for the Eucharist
For over 2,000 years, the Catholic Church has been celebrating the Eucharist as the source and summit of the Christian Faith - yet it is still one of the most divisive doctrines separating Catholics and Protestants. An author, lawyer, and leading defender of the Faith, John Salza unpacks this pillar of the Catholic Faith in the same clear, engaging style that has drawn thousands of readers to his other works. Here, Salza demonstrates how, without question, the Eucharist - as the Body and...
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For over 2,000 years, the Catholic Church has been celebrating the Eucharist as the source and summit of the Christian Faith - yet it is still one of the most divisive doctrines separating Catholics and Protestants. An author, lawyer, and leading defender of the Faith, John Salza unpacks this pillar of the Catholic Faith in the same clear, engaging style that has drawn thousands of readers to his other works. Here, Salza demonstrates how, without question, the Eucharist - as the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ - is deeply rooted in biblical history.Whether you are defending, questioning, or exploring the role of the Eucharist in the Catholic Faith, you will come away from The Biblical Basis for the Eucharist with a crystal-clear understanding of what the Church teaches and why, from a Scriptural perspective.Extensively footnoted, yet filled with the passion of a courtroom drama, this book explains the Eucharist and the Mass in fascinating detail: How the Old Testament sacrificial system was the foundation of the Church's celebration of the Eucharist, How the Mass applies Christ's sacrifice to the faithful through time and space, Why belief in the Eucharist is key to understanding God's nature and His wonderful plan of salvation. ... and so much more!Regardless of your level of knowledge about the Eucharist or the Catholic Faith, The Biblical Basis for the Eucharist will enhance your appreciation for the sacrifice of the Mass and help you to experience a deeper relationship with our Eucharistic Lord.About the Author:John Salza is the author of the recent books The Biblical Basis for the Papacy, The Biblical Basis of the Catholic Faith, and Masonry Unmasked:An Insider Reveals the Secrets of the Lodge
Preface 9The Nature of God 17God and Covenant 17God's Anger at Sin and Desire to Be Appeased 24Propitation in the Old Testament 31Protestant Misconceptions about the Atonement 41The Eternal Sacrifice of Jesus Christ 51Prophecies of Christ's Eternal Sacrifice 51The Priesthood of Melchizedek 59The Perpetual Priesthood of Jesus Christ 64Jesus Offers His Blood Sacrifice in Heaven 71Jesus' Ongoing Mediation for Our Salvation 82The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist 95"This Is My Body; This Is My Blood" 95"Offer This as My Memorial Sacrifice" 103Paul's Teaching on the Real Presence 115"Whoever Eats My Flesh and Drinks My Blood..." 133Philosophical Objections to the Eucharist 158The Early Church Fathers on the Eucharist 167The Importance of the Fathers 167The Sacrifice of the Eucharist 171The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist 186Afterword 205Miracles of the Eucharist 207The Dogmatic Canons of the Councilof Trent 219
