Jewish Antecedents of the Christian Sacraments

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

History of religion; Christianity; Christian sacraments; Judaism

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""Jewish Antecedents of the Christian Sacraments"" provides a scholarly and detailed investigation into the historical and theological roots of the central rites of the Christian faith. By examining the cultural and religious landscape of the early centuries, the work explores how Jewish traditions, rituals, and concepts of the sacred influenced the development and understanding of Christian sacraments.

The book focuses on the structural and symbolic parallels between Jewish liturgical life and the emerging practices of the early Church. It offers a rigorous analysis of the origins of baptism, the Eucharist, and other sacramental acts, situating them within the context of late Second Temple Judaism and the rabbinic tradition. The author demonstrates how early Christian communities adapted and transformed existing Jewish patterns to express the new theological realities of the Christian experience.

This study is a vital contribution to the fields of liturgical history and comparative religion. It emphasizes the profound continuity between the two faiths while highlighting the unique theological developments that defined early Christianity. For readers interested in the evolution of religious ritual and the historical relationship between Judaism and Christianity, this work serves as an indispensable resource for understanding the foundations of Christian worship.

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By: F Gavin
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 372g
ISBN: 9781025754338
ISBN 10: 1025754336
Pages: 136
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active