Das Abendmahl im Zusammenhang mit dem Leben Jesu und der Geschichte des Urchristentums

In this thoughtful study the author turns the usual chronology of Jesus’ life on its head, beginning not with his birth or ministry but with the very idea of his suffering. By placing the crucifixion at the center, the work asks why Jesus would come to view his death as essential and how that perspective reshapes every earlier episode of his life. The author examines long‑standing assumptions about Jesus’ self‑understanding as Messiah, weighing whether this conviction was his own or later ascribed by his earliest followers.

Drawing on the synoptic gospels and recent scholarship, the book explores the puzzling gap between Jesus’ public actions and any explicit claim to messianic identity. It highlights the tension between historical evidence and theological interpretation, inviting listeners to reconsider how the mystery of the Last Supper and the early church’s teachings emerged from this central tension. The result is a nuanced portrait that challenges conventional narratives while remaining rooted in careful analysis.