The Catholic Defender: With William Hensworth's Podcast. Guest Ken Litchield "The Jewish Roots Of Catholicism"

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Catholicism has the deep Jewish roots, as Christianity emerged from Second Temple Judaism, sharing foundational texts (Old Testament), practices (scripture reading, Psalms, communal worship), and concepts, most notably the Eucharist's origins in the Jewish Passover Seder, with elements like hand washing, wine, bread, and the concept of sacrifice being reinterpreted in Christ, the new Lamb of God.

The Mass's structure, including the Liturgy of the Word and Eucharist, mirrors Jewish synagogue services and Passover rituals, forming a continuous spiritual heritage.

The Last Supper was a Passover meal; the Eucharist reflects this with bread, wine, and the sacrificial lamb imagery, fulfilling Jewish temple worship in Christ.

The Catholic Mass incorporates Jewish synagogue elements, such as the Liturgy of the Word (scripture readings, psalms, prayers) and confession of sins.

Jesus is seen as the ultimate High Priest, fulfilling the role of the Jewish High Priest who offered sacrifices, offering Himself once for all

The Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) forms the Old Testament, the foundational scripture for both faiths, emphasizing the shared belief in the God of Abraham.

Hand washing, vestments, and even the structure of communal prayer have links to ancient Jewish temple and synagogue traditions.

The Eucharist: Derived from the Passover Seder. The "cup of blessing" from the Last Supper is the basis for the wine in Mass, while the use of unleavened bread parallels the Passover bread.

The Mass: The "Liturgy of the Word" originates from Jewish synagogue prayer services, including the proclamation of scripture and singing of psalms.

Priestly Vestments: The Catholic priest’s stole is a descendant of the tallit (Jewish prayer shawl).

Holy Water: The practice of dipping hands in holy water mirrors the ritual washing (tevilah) performed by Jewish priests before entering the Temple.

Authority Structure: The Catholic practice of holding Church Councils (like the Council of Jerusalem) was modeled after the Sanhedrin, the Jewish supreme judicial body.

Prayer and Fasting: Early Christians adopted the Jewish custom of praying three times daily. While Jews traditionally fasted on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the early Church adapted this to Wednesdays and Fridays.

Confession: The concept of oral confession and seeking atonement for sins is rooted in Jewish practices like Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) and the use of penitential psalms

Messianic Fulfillment: Jesus of Nazareth is the long-awaited Jewish Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies.

The Virgin Mary: Catholic beliefs about Mary are increasingly studied through the lens of ancient Jewish archetypes, such as the "New Eve" and the "Ark of the New Covenant".

Sacred Scripture: The Catholic Bible includes the entire Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) as divinely inspired, viewing it as the "road to Christ".