The Eucharist in the New Testament and the Early Church

If you want a Catechism go get one! If you want biblical scholarship get this book from a renowned scholar....Fr LaVerdiere shines in his writings and is not for beople who want His writings are more specific for other GOSPELS, Dining in: the Kingdom of God: The Eucharist in Luke's Gospel, THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL (2VOLUMES) Many would prefer a catechism for answers,but long before the Catechism the early church and the New Tesyament were the rock upon which the theology, or better ther biblical groundings of the Eucharist dwelt. It is there that the Theology still finds its foundation and still dwell. I read this book in 1997 and I have re-read it several times. It still provides me with a rich biblical background. I highly recommend any of Eugene's books they are solidly gounded in the original Greek text and explain meanings and situations from that Greek text. This man is brillant! I treasure this book and those mentioned above. See my profile for other works if you desire.

Eugene Laverdiere is a scholar who has proven his credentials, and yet is no dry scholar. When the bishops of vatican II demanded we return to the sources to reformulate the sacraments, they needed scholars like Laverdiere to point the way. This book certainly returns to the sources, and provides us with accurate and understandable history. It is sad that whilst scholars ore obedient to the council some of the leaders are not, and we have seen a return to a style of liturgy that the bishops and presumably the Holy Spirit were trying to supplant. If you read this book you will have the opportunity to make your own assessment.

Anything that comes from the liturgical press is worth reading for Catholic reseach. This is no exception. The majority of the books of the New Testament as well as some patristic texts are explained in Eucharistic terms as well as a theme for each book ie: Dining in the Kingdom of God: The Eucharist in Luke's Gospel. LaVerdiere is clear in his statements and allows rooms for questioning early practices. He is a poet in his research as much as he is a historian.