Maundy Thursday in the news
Many people will be attending services tonight at theirlocal churches.
I’ve noticed several stories about the Last Supper on the wire and Internet today. I thought I would share them.
One is featured on the website Delish and it focuses on the food that Jesus and his disciples likely ate for that now famous meal.
Delish: “What did Jesus Eat During the Last Supper?”
The other is a Religion News Service story about a British scientist who thinks the Last Supper didn’t happen on a Thursday as most people think.
That story is below:
Scholar challenges Thursday date of Last Supper
BY AL WEBB
Religion News Service
LONDON (RNS) A top British scientist claims his biblical, historical and astronomical research shows Christians have been observing Jesus’ Last Supper on the wrong day of the week.Cambridge University Professor Colin Humphreys says Jesus’ final meal with his disciples actually was eaten on the Wednesday before the Crucifixion — one day earlier than has been traditionally accepted.
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