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Should be a required textbook at Bible colleges or seminaries. Long forgotten and overlooked biblical truths regarding the true nature of communion/eucharist are uncovered in this volume. Best book on the subject I’ve ever read. Huge implications for today’s church.
I spent days going through this book checking and double checking his conclusions. I can’t find a theological error. It’s an accurate account with hundreds of cross references. I recommend it to anyone who truly wants to walk with Jesus. It’s a light at the end of the tunnel for those who want to understand the heart of God.
This book may result in a personal paradigm shift.
It quickly becomes obvious that this is a scholarly work—thoroughly researched and carefully written. The author’s premise regarding the Messianic Feast and the Communion ritual is supported with clear scripture from many different directions.
Mr. Tennent’s conclusion is hard to argue with when the only countering evidence comes from non-scriptural traditions of men, customs of the early Church, or the intentional alteration or reckless interpretation of clear scripture—all of which serve to keep us cozy in our traditional comfort zones.
I understand and agree with Mr. Tennent’s premise regarding Communion and the Messianic Feast, as revealed through his careful examination of scripture and Church history. I have been challenged to look at Communion in an entirely new light.
The next big question becomes: how do we—as individuals or the Church at large—respond to this revelation? Do we embrace the new light as revealed directly from scripture, or stay in the zone where the boat does not rock?
The book is a fantastic read, certainly suitable for us non-scholars.
—DWL