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The Breaking of Bread

The most primitive term for what Christians do at the Lord's Table is "the breaking of bread" (Acts 2:42). This action in the early Christian assembly recalls how Jesus became present to his disciples in the breaking of bread at Emmaus and in other postresurrection appearances. The breaking of bread was an occasion of great joy, as the risen Jesus became present to his assembled followers.

It is agreed that the oldest celebrations of the Lord's Supper took place in the setting of an actual...

 

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