pBiblical scholar Christian Eberhart unpacks the words of institution of Christian communion services by explaining how first-century Christians would have understood This is my body, this is my blood. Using a conversational style, Professor Eberhart makes his extensive scholarship accessible to a non-academic audience. Readers will find their own experience of communion deepened after reading this book.br Rev. Dr. Priscilla Eppinger, Professor of Religion, Community of Christ Seminary at Graceland Universityp pAll Christians know that Jesus instituted a celebration with bread and wine. It has various different names, such as Last Supper, Lord's Supper, Communion, or Eucharist. Why do Christians today still participate in this celebration What is its meaning And what does it tell us about the ministry of Jesus Christ p pThis book answers these questions by looking closely at the foundational texts in the Bible. It is an invitation to first study relevant New Testament texts on the Last