Awards

• Commended for Independent Publisher Book Awards (Religion) 2014

Overview

"For too long, God's people have clung to a false conception of ""communion."" God is not seeking a communion ritual with unleavened bread, but rather a true spiritual communion with every believer, a spiritual feast. The groundbreaking winner of a gold 2014 IPPY award, The Messianic Feast solves the long-held controversy of whether the Last Supper was the Passover or if Christ was crucified on the exact day of Passover (in Jewish law, both cannot be true). But this is just the start, as this truth then opens the door to a much larger one that reveals how the Church came to practice an unleavened-bread ritual communion instead of the true spiritual communion that God desires. This important book also directs attention to other issues intrinsic to our understanding of the Messiah's teachings: It reveals the way to God's true spiritual feast, first pictured in the Tabernacle's Showbread service, then anticipated in Jewish writings as a future messianic banquet and also referenced in the bread and wine parables Jesus brought at the Last Supper. It sheds light on how God wants us to enter into this spiritual feast today, fulfilling the Feast of Tabernacles. It offers proof that the Last Supper teachings by Jesus were not about a ritual communion with unleavened bread, but that the bread and wine (fruit of the vine) in his parables point to the true spiritual communion God desires for all believers. It offers conclusive proof that the Protestant communion ritual with unleavened bread evolved from the Roman Catholic ritual and that neither ritual reflects what the Messiah or his early Jewish disciples taught. It reveals how three Greek language keys were instrumental in unlocking the truth on the age-old controversy mentioned above, as to whether the Last Supper was truly the Jewish Passover as most believe, or if Jesus was crucified on the 14th day when the lambs were offered, as our true Passover. Using logic supported by historical and scriptural forensics, Tennent connects the chronological dots to reveal amazing new truths that have not previously been seen-and raises a scripture-based challenge to many deeply held traditions. For those who love God and wish to be part of His plan, The Messianic Feast is a keystone to truly understanding God's plan in these last days."

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T. Alex Tennent's book is an essential read for anyone seeking to accurately understand the scriptures concerning the events that surround the Last Supper and crucifixion of Jesus. The author's insights into the original meanings of the Greek and Hebrew texts shed revelatory insight. This book should not be ignored by the serious student of the scriptures. -John Koppang This book may result in a personal paradigm shift. It quickly becomes obvious that this book is a scholarly work, thoroughly researched and carefully written. The author's premise regarding the Messianic Feast and the Communion ritual is supported with clear scripture from many different directions. The book is a fantastic read, certainly suitable for us nonscholars. -Dan Langdon You want the truth? You can't handle the truth! When traditions are challenged, then many times the above attitude prevails. It takes time to think things through and remove the dirt so only the substance remains. Mr. Tennent, like an archeologist, carefully removes the dirt so the valuable artifact can be seen and enjoyed for what it is. He has had to pick his way through ritual and misguided traditions and clean up the work of early agenda-driven historians so we can enjoy this uncorrupted truth, which is to edify us all. This excavation has taken time and effort and careful sorting of fact from fiction. Now the truth has been freed, we can freely move beyond the ritual to the richness of The Messianic Feast. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy a fine treatise that will enrich your soul and touch your spirit. -Paul D. Arnold Excellent!! Once I opened the book, I found it very hard to put down. I appreciate that it is carefully written to align with scripture and penned to read with ease. I highly recommend The Messianic Feast and believe it will have a lasting impact on all who read it. Thank you, Mr. Tennent, for the tremendous time and effort it must have taken to write this book. It is wonderful! -Darla Sprossig I am ASTOUNDED by this book. The author has done such a thorough job of research on the topic of 'communion, ' a favorite ritual common in the church. He also touches on several other topics and drives home his points using simple logic. -Linda Tremper I spent days going through this book checking and double-checking his conclusions. I can't find a theological error. It's an accurate account with hundreds of cross-references. I recommend it to anyone who truly wants to walk with Jesus. It's a light at the end of the tunnel for those who want to understand the heart of God. -David M. Gustafson The depth of this work is amazing. Alex does such a good job of covering all the bases leaving no gaps for one to wonder where he is coming from. This work is on par with all the reformers that have changed the course of Christianity. -Fred Rapp, author of You Are Created to Be Loved What I love most about The Messianic Feast: Moving Beyond the Ritual is, as soon as I began reading it, it spoke to my heart and affected my spirit. This book is loaded with golden nuggets of truth and new revelation. It has provided me with a greater knowledge and understanding of what true communion really is. Also, it has had a definite positive impact on my interaction with other members of the body of Christ. -Paula McClary

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After graduating from Bible college in Seattle in 1983, T. Alex Tennent entered the graduate degree theology program. Motivated by a love for God's word, he continued studying the Greek language to better interpret and understand the original scriptures. This journey led to harmonizing the Greek scriptures relating to the Last Supper controversy, in turn opening the door to even greater understandings.

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