Eucharistie im Hebräerbrief?

Abstract

In its words of admonition, the letter to the Hebrews very openly reveals the situation of its recipients. It points out the consequences and elevates the relevant pastoral requirements. Undoubtedly, the recipients have created a front against the Eucharist, there­by forcing the author to stand up for them. With great incisiveness, he argues that the reject­tion of the Sacrament signifies nothing less than the incurable breaking away from ultimate Salvation in Christ. In the Eucharist, the Letter to the Hebrews sees the whole of Christiani­ty as having been determined.

Hebrews, however, is not content with simply mentioning the importance of the Eucharist for Salvation, but also justifies it by means of the essence of the Sacrament. From this point on in the Letter to the Hebrews, the explanation of the priesthood of Jesus, his unique act of sacrifice, or the effectiveness of the blood for salvation, which opens the gates of heaven, are made apparent, only in their full significance. With these points, the letter wishes not only to bring to light the person and the works of Jesus, but also the essence of the Last Supper.