𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝’𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫: 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
The Lord’s Supper: Sacred Tradition, Hidden Origins, and Controversial Practices 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 Introduction The Lord’s Supper occupies a central place in Christian worship and theology, warranting careful and sustained study. The New Testament refers to this practice with various terms— the Lord’s Supper (1 Cor 11:20), Communion (1 Cor 10:16; koinonia ), and Eucharist (1 Cor 11:24; eucharistia , “thanksgiving”)—each emphasising a distinct theological dimension. Given its foundational role in Christian identity and ecclesial life, it is essential to examine whether contemporary practices align with the scriptural witness. Moreover, serious reflection on the frequency, form, and meaning of the Supper is necessary, both for individual believers and for the Church collectively. Across the centuries, the Church has articulated a range of theological interpretations of the meal, often shaped by historical, cultural, and doctrinal contexts. Therefore, a ...