In The Meal Jesus Gave Us, Tom Wright - respected professor of New Testament and early Christian theology, and highly readable author of his For Everyone Bible guides, gives you a short, simple and thoroughly biblical overview of the meaning and purpose of Holy Communion.

Taking a fresh and reverent view of this central practice of the Christian faith, Tom Wright explores the history, symbolism and lasting impact of this sharing bread and wine to the worshipping community and to those beyond your church’s walls.

In this easy to follow revision of his earlier work, and designed to appeal to all ages, the well loved cleric and teacher explains the biblical origins and different ways that Christians have understood The Lord’s Supper over the centuries.

The Meal Jesus Gave Us does not assume any great background knowledge or experience, neither does it bog the reader down in theology or dogma. He does share with you the various interpretations and disputes between church traditions and handles them with sensitivity and compassion.

Reviewing the crucial place of the words and actions of the Eucharist in the Christian life today, Wright poses serious questions for reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter. This easygoing guide to Holy Communion is the ideal introduction for those completely new to the faith and for anyone needing a quick and easy refresher course in its meaning, origins and significance.