Jews have been celebrating the Passover through a special meal, called a seder, for millenia. Jesus himself celebrated the Passover feast with his disciples in what we refer to as The Last Supper. In this special book, co-authored by a rabbi and a pastor, Christians have the unique opportunity to experience an authentic Jewish Passover seder, from a distinctively Christian perspective. There are many haggadot used in Jewish homes and synagogues, but this one offers meaningful application to how Christians can both learn from Judaism as a means of deepening their Christian faith, and better understand the Jewishness of Jesus.
Always respectful of the differences between Judaism and Christianity, this Passover guide provides a plan and script for a Christian seder, and highlights the great themes of the Exodus story in combination with Christian insights. Laypeople in the church will discover in the seder rich opportunities for better understanding Lent and Holy Week. Worship leaders and clergy will discover in this book a complete guide to planning and conducting a meaningful seder experience. All Christians may now come to know firsthand why Jesus placed such importance on the universal themes of slavery, freedom, and community around the seder table.
'In Let Us Break Bread Together, Mike Smith and Rami Shapiro have provided a readable and functional guide for the rapidly growing number of Christian families and churches who are including the observance of a Passover seder in their own traditions. Working in an atmosphere of openness and respect, this rabbi and pastor have provided an introduction to and pilot plan for creating a Christian celebration of Passover informed by a solid awareness of Jewish tradition.' --Dr. Robert