Origin of the Eucharist line of development from the established Eucharist of later centuries back close to the time of the historical Jesus. Paul F. Bradshaw argues in "Eucharistic Origins" that it is not until after the 1st century and much later in some areas that the Eucharist and the Last Supper became placed in a relation of dependence: many Eucharists did not relate to the Paschal mystery and/or the Last Supper. On the other hand, in the middle of the 1st century Paul the Apostle explicitly placed the celebration of the Lord's Supper in relation to what Jesus did on the night he
Thomas Oliver (religious writer) Exclusive Brethren, formed in 1908. It is not known at what age he became a committed Christian. He attended the Brethren assembly in Galashiels, and functioned as a Bible teacher among the assemblies of this Christian community. Oliver published a number of works, both on his technical specialism of wool, as well as on religion. His published work on wool was highly respected, and he travelled to Australia in connection with his research. His publications included: He was the editor of "Scripture Quarterly" magazine, which he described as "devoted mainly to the exposition of Scripture. "Till I come, give attendance