Open AccessEen of meer bekers by die instellingsnagmaal? ’n Verkenning
Author(s) -
A.H. Grove
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
in die skriflig/in die skriflig
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2305-0853
pISSN - 1018-6441
DOI - 10.4102/ids.v28i4.1521
Subject(s) - interpretation (philosophy) , institution , theology , philosophy , sociology , history , art , classics , linguistics , social science
The aim of this article is to determine whether one or more cups were used at the first Holy Communion when Christ instituted this meal. The relevant texts (Matt. 26:27. Mark. 14:23. Luke. 22:17 and 1 Cor 11:25) are investigated within their socio-historical contexts. The conclusion arrived at is that there is more than one legitimate interpretation of the words of institution. It is valid to accept both the possibilities of one cup or more than one having been used by the disciples