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| The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth | 
 enlarge | Author: Scott Hahn
Publisher: Doubleday
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (149 reviews)
Sales Rank: 12953
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 174
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.8
ISBN: 0385496591
Dewey Decimal Number: 264.02036
EAN: 9780385496599
ASIN: 0385496591
Publication Date: November 9, 1999
Release Date: November 9, 1999
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Revolutionized my perception of mass February 16, 2005
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Scott Hahn's "The Lambs' Supper" revolutionized my perception of mass. I have always been taught that mass should be a celebration. Sometime it is difficult to remember this, when the priest is less than gifted with the talent of communication or concern for his parish. Until I read Hahn's book, I did not fully comprehend the extent of the celebration that the mass embodied. I had thought that the participation of angels and saints during the service was a metaphor, because unfortunately, my understanding of the origin of the mass did not include the relevance of the Book of Revelation in comprehending the audience with which we celebrate the mass. I had only been taught the important of the gospels to the structure of the mass. Hahn's analysis of the Book of Revelation was an incredible eye-opener for me, which greatly increased the depth of my appreciation for mass. I never noticed the parallels between the structure of the mass and the outline of the Book of Revelation, partially because prior to Hahn's book I did not spend much time reviewing apocalyptic literature.
The Lamb's Supper gave me a much greater insight of the significance of the mass, which makes me more eager to attend, (regardless of the celebrant or the congregation). It also demystified some of the most opaque parts of the Book of Revelation for me, and ignited my interest in learning more about Catholic interpretations of that book (I followed Hahn's book with David Currie's Rapture).
 The Lamb's Supper January 17, 2005
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
Scott Hahn's main point in this book is to say that the Catholic mass is a picture of heaven on earth. He repeats this point in many different ways thoroughout the book. He describes the basis for his idea on the book of Revelation. I did not understand all of his assertions, but felt that the book was original and encouraging. I felt spiritually unlifted to know that I could see a little piece of heaven when I go to mass each Sunday.
The Mass Renewed January 10, 2005
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
As a craddle Catholic, I have done many things in my faith by simply following example without much thought as to what or why I was doing. I always knew the Mass was very special but took it's real meaning for granted. Scott Hahn has opened my eyes and heart to what actually happens in the Mass. His words have revealed the mystery, not only of the Mass but of the Book of Revelation (the book that scares so many). I highly recommend this book to fellow Catholics as well as those outside the Faith to gain insight on what is really happening in the Mass. Don't be surprised if you find yourself longing for it more than just on Sundays!
An Eye- and Heart-Opener! January 3, 2005
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
In "The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth," Dr. Scott Hahn has given a great gift to Catholics and to anyone who is interested in better understanding the Catholic Mass. He not only presents for our understanding, in a clear and comprehensible manner (which even includes humor) what the Mass actually is as God's ongoing earthly gift for salvation -- he also sets before us the reality that the Mass is an encounter with Christ at the level of our hearts. His ability to ground everything he says in the Holy Scripture gives his teaching that much more credibility and forcefulness. If only all Catholics would read this book!
Sorry, but I have to . . . December 15, 2004
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I can't resist responding to the above review that called the Eucharist a pagan ritual. I hate to break it to you, but if the fact that some other religions have had rituals and traditions similar to that of the Eucharist disproves Catholicism, then the fact that a number of pagan religions believe in the son of their god(s) being born to a virgin disproves Christianity as a whole.
I found this book to be quite excellent. I take off one star for the cheesy chapter subtitles.
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