The Lord's Supper

by William Barclay

Concerned that the celebration of the Lord's Supper had become a "ritual rather than a reality," WIlliam Barclay set forth his ideas on the biblical foundation of the sacrament, the history of its form and interpretation in the church, and its meaning for today. This reissue of an older Westminster John Knox Press title makes a welcome addition to the highly popular William Barclay Library series. The William Barclay Library is a collection of books addressing the great issues of the Christian faith. As one of the world's most widely read interpreters of the Bible and its meaning, William Barclay devoted his life to helping people become more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1967

About the author

WIlliam Barclay was a Scottish author, radio and television presenter, Church of Scotland minister, and Professor of Divinity and Biblical Criticism at the University of Glasgow. He wrote a popular set of Bible commentaries on the New Testament that sold 1.5 million copies.

Reviews

[Matthew Prydden · Rating 3 out of 5]

A clear and thoughtful tracing of the Lord's Supper and its developments from the Old Testament Passover Meal, the instituting of the Lord's Supper proper by Jesus in the New Testament, and then its developments and various understandings down throughout the ages of the church. This was helpful in highlighting the importance of what is to be found in the Lord's Supper - a feeding of a spiritual nature as we are reminded of, and celebrate, and thank God for the redemption found in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, and looking forward to that great wedding feast that is to come and be enjoyed by all of His followers,together with Jesus, when He comes again.

[Josep Marti · Rating 2 out of 5]

Concise history of the Last Supper and a short overview of the main arguments on the date and character of the meal. It feels a bit dated and old, but it's still relevant-ish.

[Gregory · Rating 3 out of 5]

Brief, but useful history. Runs off the memorialist cliff, however.

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did not know the early history of communion.