This was a very informative, yet readable book. I would recommend this to all Christians!

I'm surprised at how well received this man's opines are within the Catholic community; perhaps this is due to Hahn's remarkable capacity to pull biblical passages out of his hat with startling acuity. As increasing numbers of Catholics turn to reading the texts outside the Mass and Lectionary, people will be less impressed with Hahn's Biblical gymnastics. Hahn converted via an academic spiritual exercise, i.e., Pedantic Enlightenment. His musings turn Catholicism into a hybrid Protestantism, which misrepresents his newfound faith. With a heavy hands in "The Lamb's Supper," Hahn inserts Revelation into the body of the Mass. Hahn demonstrates his phenomenal Protestant fascination with the end of the world. Reliably, Hahn again provides a theology infused with his special brand of Spiritual Velveeta, lacking deep historical, spiritual, and theological understanding. Beware those cutesy chapter subtitles: "Stealing My Thunder," (who would dare, Dr. Hahn?), "Moriah Carry," the repellent "Victim's Rites," "Extrasensory Censers," and the nauseating "Oath Meal," to name a few.

For someone who emphasizes that his conversion occurred due to his liberation from Protestant sola scriptura, Hahn remains remarkably laden with words, boxed into Biblical frameworks. Hahn squeezes out faith from memorizing and breaking down Old and New Testament passages into digestible chunks, sucking the juice of wisdom dry, and regurgitating the remains to a vast and adoring audience. He lacks the expertise of Rabbinical scholars in the Judaic tradition of intimately examining and memorizing scripture. Hahn relies on quoting biblical passages and citing their numbers, missing the bigger, far more complex picture. In all this detail, this plethora of words, however accurate, Hahn remains somehow incapable of complex analysis. In his personal process of "divinization," he displays zealous New Revelation Catholicism; for him, deep worship via Mass is simply inadequate to feed his narcissism. He must again reinvent the wheel for the rest of us, and with typical heavily-Hahndedness smother the Mass with Revelation.

I'm surprised at how well received this man's opines are within the Catholic community; perhaps this is due to Hahn's remarkable capacity to pull biblical passages out of his hat with startling acuity. As increasing numbers of Catholics turn to reading the texts outside the Mass and Lectionary, people will be less impressed with Hahn's Biblical gymnastics. Hahn converted via an academic spiritual exercise, i.e., Pedantic Enlightenment. His musings turn Catholicism into a hybrid Protestantism, which misrepresents his newfound faith. With a heavy hands in "The Lamb's Supper," Hahn inserts Revelation into the body of the Mass. I am surprised at how many Catholics recommend this book. Hahn again demonstrates his phenomenal Protestant fascination with the end of the world. This man would argue with Jesus about scripture, given half a chance.

Reliably, Hahn yet again provides a theology infused with his special brand of Spiritual Velveeta, lacking deep historical, spiritual, and theological understanding. Beware cutesy chapter subtitles: "Stealing My Thunder," (who would dare, Dr. Hahn?), "Moriah Carry," the repellent "Victim's Rites," "Extrasensory Censers," and the nauseating "Oath Meal," to name a few.

For someone who emphasizes that his conversion occurred due to his liberation from Protestant sola scriptura, Hahn remains remarkably laden with words, boxed into Biblical frameworks. Hahn squeezes out faith from memorizing and breaking down Old and New Testament passages into digestible chunks, sucking the juice of wisdom dry, and regurgitating the remains to a vast and adoring audience. He lacks the expertise of Rabbinical scholars in the Judaic tradition of intimately examining and memorizing scripture. And then arguing with it! Other Christian theologians follow this more complex path of understanding. But Hahn relies on quoting biblical passages and citing their numbers, missing the bigger, far more complex picture. In all this detail, in this plethora of words, however accurate, Hahn remains somehow incapable of complex analysis. In his personal process of "divinization," he displays zealous New Revelation Catholicism; for him, deep worship via Mass is simply inadequate to feed his narcissism. He must again reinvent the wheel for the rest of us, and with typical heavily-Hahndedness smother the Mass with Revelation.

Yet again, I'm surprised at how well received this man's opines are within the Catholic community; perhaps this is due to Hahn's remarkable capacity to pull biblical passages out of his hat with startling acuity. As increasing numbers of Catholics turn to reading the texts outside the Mass and Lectionary, people will be less impressed with Hahn's Biblical gymnastics. Hahn converted via an academic spiritual exercise, i.e., Pedantic Enlightenment. His musings turn Catholicism into a hybrid Protestantism, which misrepresents his newfound faith. With a heavy hand in "The Lamb's Supper," he inserts Revelation into the Mass, which again demonstrates a Protestant phenomena. This man would argue with Jesus about scripture, given half a chance. Hahn provides Spiritual Velveeta, with a shallow historical and spiritual context that lacks the complex richness and theological understanding of real Catholic theologians. Beware those cutesy chapter subtitles, such as: " Stealing My Thunder," "Moriah Carry," "Victim's Rites," "Extrasensory Censers," and the nauseating "Oath Meal" to name a few.

For someone liberated from sola scriptura, Hahn remains remarkably laden with words, boxed into Biblical frameworks. He lacks the expertise of Rabbinical scholars in the Judaic tradition of intimately examining and memorizing scripture. Hahn relies on quoting biblical passages and citing their numbers, missing the bigger, far more complex picture. He displays a zealous desire to convert non-Christians and Protestants to his faith, counter to the teachings of the Catholic Church. In Hahn's New Revelation Catholicism, sincere worship via Mass is simply inadequate to feed his narcissism.

I'm surprised at how well received this man's opines are within the Catholic community; perhaps this is due to Hahn's remarkable capacity to pull biblical passages out of his hat with startling acuity. As increasing numbers of Catholics turn to reading the texts outside the Mass and Lectionary, people will be less impressed with Hahn's Biblical gymnastics. Hahn converted via an academic spiritual exercise, i.e., Pedantic Enlightenment. His musings turn Catholicism into a hybrid Protestantism, which misrepresents his newfound faith. With a heavy hand in "The Lamb's Supper," he inserts Revelation into the Mass, which again demonstrates a Protestant phenomena. This man would argue with Jesus about scripture, given half a chance. Hahn provides Spiritual Velveeta, with a shallow historical and spiritual context that lacks the complex richness and theological understanding of real Catholic theologians.Beware those cutesy chapter subtitles, such as: " Stealing My Thunder," "Moriah Carry," "Victim's Rites," "Extrasensory Censers," and the nauseating "Oath Meal" to name a few.

For someone liberated from sola scriptura, Hahn remains remarkably laden with words, boxed into Biblical frameworks. Hahn squeezes out faith from memorizing and breaking down Old and New Testament passages into digestible chunks, sucking the juice of wisdom dry. He lacks the expertise of Rabbinical scholars in the Judaic tradition of intimately examining and memorizing scripture. Hahn relies on quoting biblical passages and citing their numbers, missing the bigger, far more complex picture. He displays a zealous desire to convert non-Christians and Protestants to his faith, counter to the teachings of the Catholic Church. There is something so narrow and offensive in Hahn's New Revelation Catholicism, for him, deep worship via Mass is simply inadequate to feed his narcissism.

Scott Hahn helps you to rediscover the beauty and mysteries behind the mass. You'll never miss mass again after reading this book. He is brilliant!

Even fallen away Catholics (like me) will benefit from this book. I can identify with Hahn's experience of realizing for the first time that what he was entering in to (the Mass) was infact the unfolding of time and space - of heaven and earth. The Book of Revelation now makes more sense to me.

For cradle Catholics, it is the perfect book; for protestants who think Catholicism is wrong, it is the perfect book; for folks who want to understand the Catholic Mass, it is the perfect book.

In this book Scott Hahn takes the Mass and draws out the parallels in the book of Revelation. He explores how parts of the Mass draw from and perfect Jewish tradition, and to my pleasure he makes abundant references to early Christian writers. His basic purpose is to show the depth and majesty of the Mass and how even the most mediocre Mass is an experience of Heaven. This book is great in terms of apologetics, explaining the rootedness of the Mass in scripture as well as for Catechesis, explaining the riches contained in the Mass.

Excellent easily read book explaining important reasons for various prayers and rituals involved in the Catholic Mass. Will definately improve your appreciation, respect, and love for the Mass. Even non-catholics would be more knowledgeable and realize why Catholics find the Mass so important!

This book is great and everyone should read it. If your Catholic it will open your eyes to the Mass and you will LOVE going to church. If your not Catholic you just might want to be after you read this book!

I am a cradle Catholic who has just finished 7 years of Bible study. This brought me many new insights of the Mass I have attended faithfully for my entire life. I only wish I had been taught these things years ago. It is a small book, but a treasure trove of beautiful realities of the Mass. I think it is a must for every Catholic!

This is the most influential book I have ever read in my life, period. It will completely change the way you approach Mass and your day to day life.

We've tought a few classes using this as a textbook and it's great. We've even had non-Catholics appreciate the connections made in this book.

Until I read this book as a Protestant exploring the Catholic faith, I had no idea what all is happening in the Mass. This book opened a whole new world to me.

This book by Scott Hahn reveals the hidden mysteries of the Mass. It has greatly helped me find refreshment in this topsy-turvy world. A virtual oasis in the midst of the modern desert. Now I appreciate the Mass, finding deeper meaning in the actions, symbols, garments and liturgy that one encounters in the Mass. It is so biblical and truly reveals God's love for mankind. A great treasure to own. Truly, heaven has come to earth.

I first heard of Scott Hahn from my Scripture class teacher who was a student of Scott Hahn. The one thing he always talked about is how central Scripture is to everything that the Church believes and teaches. I saw this book on my grandmother's bookshelf and asked if I could borrow only because the name sounded familiar and it had a nice cover. I cannot remember the last time I had a read a book in one day. I have heard so many descriptions of the end times that people have come up with based on the Book of Revelation, but Scott Hahn makes evident the central role that the Book of Revelation plays in the most Sacred event in the Church. Hearing details about his conversion story is also very interesting and it seems that every book of his has another detail of his conversion. I haven'[t said much about the contents of this particular book, but that is because my words cannot compare to Scott Hahn's and it would be fruitful to buy or borrow a copy of this book as soon as you can!

I bought this book almost two years ago and it has been in my stack of books to read since then because when I looked closely at it I found that its subject was the Biblical Book of Revelation. Over the years many Evangelical authors have had a field day writing books about their interpretation of this last book in the Bible but I like most Christians have avoided as much as possible any contact with what I considered to be at the very least a confusing and also somewhat scary text. Thankfully I finally picked up this book and read it and I now have a greater appreciation for not only the Book of Revelation but also for the Catholic Mass.

Dr. Hahn has a real talent for making even the deepest theology understandable for the common person and the work that he has done here is truly amazing. Piece by piece and bit by bit Hahn leads his reader through the Book of Revelation and shows its connection to the Mass and by the end of the book he has shown in a very clear way how that this often disconcerting Biblical text is in fact a very clear set of instructions for how Mass should be conducted and how that during the Mass we become one with the residents of Heaven as we join them in worship and praise at the throne of God.

This author is not presenting an original idea here and he never claims that honor. He spends a good deal of time in fact making sure that his readers understand that this doctrine of the Mass as Heaven on earth is an ancient teaching of the Church that has become somewhat lost over the centuries. The thing that is original to Dr. Hahn is the way that he takes a subject that could well be over most of our heads and makes it so clear and so concise that even I was able to follow his thoughts and grasp his meanings. I don't think that any Catholic who reads this book will ever look at Mass in the same way again. I know that I have gained a new appreciation and sense of awe for the Mass and that I feel a renewed sense of desire to attend Mass and by doing so visit Heaven as often as I can.

Wow. I thought I understood all the parts of the Mass, but Dr. Hahn gives you the foundation to truly understand and experience the entire Mass as an active participation in the eternal celebration in Heaven.

Not only does he give history of the Mass from the first century, he then explains the Book of Revelation in a way that actually makes sense! Then he explains the Mass as the most important event in the world! Wow! This book should be read by EVERYONE!

Dr. Hahn provides great insights to the Mass and explains the importance of each element. His enthusiasm for the Mass is contageous. Once you read this book, you will view the Mass differently and thank God for this wonderful gift He has given us.

This is a wonderful book, especially if you ever find yourself saying that you "don't get much out of" the mass. If people understood what christian worship was, they wouldn't find it boring!! In this excellent book, Dr. Hahn clearly develops the biblical evidence of the heavenly and earthly liturgies. He shows that at mass, Heaven touches the earth, and that God Himself condesends to our level. It is a great, and biblical, mystery of the faith.

If you really wish to understand the Book of Revelation, read this book. It is a great place to start.

This is a wonderful book, especially if you ever find yourself saying that you "don't get much out of" the mass. If people understood what christian worship was, they wouldn't find it boring!! In this excellent book, Dr. Hahn clearly develops the biblical evidence of the heavenly and earthly liturgies. He shows that at mass, Heaven touches the earth, and that God Himself condesends to our level. It is a great, and biblical, mystery of the faith.

If you really wish to understand the Book of Revelation, read this book. It is a great place to start.

This book gives you a whole new outlook on the mass. It ignites a fire in and shows you how great it is to be Catholic. Scott Hahn is one of the great theologians of our time. I would recomend it to anyone, Catholic or not.

I found The Lamb's Supper merely interesting, and that would not compel me to recommend it to anyone looking for a book to strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ. If a person wants to know exactly where the parts of the Mass are backed up by Scripture, excellent book. Being Catholic, maybe I expected something more than what had been presented in religion class over the years. The book may be more meaningful to those of other denominations. The book had me saying "Oh I didn't know that" to many of the gee whiz correlations with Revelations. It reads like a cathechism and lacks the personal draw that good books of faith have, the draw that brings reflection and the desire to know Jesus Christ more closely. Very dry reading material compared to Stanley or Swindoll.

my high school is being forced to read this book. we are only in high school and don't even get it. the teachers go about it all wrong, as well as our father. this is such a boring book. i never want to read it again. 16 years olds should not be forced to read a book that even some of our teachers don't understand.

This book is very concise, easy to read, understand, yet full of sound theology from the Ancient Catholic Church. As a former Presbyterian this book is a Godsend. I had come to believe the same view of Revelation concerning AD 70 and judgment along with the kingdom of heaven being the Church as Dr. Hahn. This is a minority view in Presbyterianism, yet there was never a connection between Revelation and the Mass. Because Presbyterians hold that the Lord's Supper is merely a sign and symbol of the body and blood of Christ but not really the body and blood of Christ given to the believer in the Lord's Supper, no connection was ever made. But when I came to take the Words of Scripture in their plain meaning by faith, the connection was made. And this book relieved all my tensions and was a joy to read for it is exactly what I had believed all along. This is a very imporant work that all Christians should read in understanding proper worship, the Mass (missa)Christ coming to us, and eschatology (the last things). Highly recommended.

From beginning to end this book is just fascinating. Finally, a text about the Book of Revelations that is NOT filled up with crazy "End Times" theories! This book will not only make you appreciate the Book of the Apocalypse more, but you will find this book making you appreciate the Mass in a whole new and important way.

Someone pointed out to me that the those in the early church realized the crucial, "eschatological dimension" of the mass because of the martyrdom which was so immanent for many of them. When they heard "Kyrie eleison" (Lord have mercy) they realized that they were at that moment before the Judgment Throne of Christ on the Day of Judgment itself!

We in the 21st century need books like this to make the connection between Christ's Ultimate Sacrifice and Our Ultimate Destiny. Dr. Scott Hahn masterfully connects the Book of the Apocalypse and the Divine Liturgy showing in what manner they are two manifestations of the same reality of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, the Son of God and his message of salvation and how they help interpret each other.

This is all shown to be in accordance with the way the fathers and teachers of the Catholic Church have always viewed the Mass. I would recommend this book for non-Catholics who are curious as to why the Catholic church does not make a lot of hay out of "end-time prophecies" for our own time from Revelation; we see it as signifying something much deeper and eternal.

Scott Hahn, PhD once translated the entire Book of Revelation from the original Greek (one of the most difficult Scripture Greek texts, nevertheless) into the English as an academic project. This task mixed with his breadth of intellectual research throughout his search for Apostolic Christianity has resulted in this fine book, which demonstrates a clear and compelling case for the liturgical milieu of "Revelation". I wholeheartedly recommend this text not just to Catholics but to any astute student of Christianity, especially of its origins which is far from today's Evangelical Protestantism - but rather, has its roots in liturgical worship with all of its symbolism and deep sacramental mysticism.

I picked up Lamb's Supper because someone I really respect sugested it and I'm so glad. This has to be the greatest book Scott Hahn's ever written. In very simple language he explains why the Mass is not just a worship service.

If you have gotten into the habit of treating Sunday Mass like a chore or if you're easily distracted by the lousy music, or a bad homily or a screaming baby then this is truly shattering book. Hahn forcefully and beautifully explains that none of that stuff matters because the King of Kings is present at Mass and if He's there so is Heaven. I was filled with awe and joy reading this book. It's great.

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).

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.

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!

This book was given to me as a gift from one of my roommates. This is a very detailed walk through some of the traditions behind the Mass of the Catholic Church and how it relates to the bible. I would highly recommend this book to all Catholics and to those who are studying the Catholic Faith. I would even encourage non-Catholics to read it so that they may better understand why Catholics do those things they do. The Catholic church is not something to be scared of but to be embraced.

After reading this book, Mass is a new experience for me. I've been Catholic for 57 years with 12 years of Catholic school behind me. I thought I understood the Catholic Mass pretty well.

I didn't. This book showed me why I didn't understand the sacrifice of the Mass.

Scott Hahn has shown that Christ's body and blood incarnated upon the altar take the place of the Ark of the Covenent of The Old Testament.

As the angels guarded the Ark, they now sing around the altar as the Lamb of God takes away the sins of the world.

For anyone who wants to understand the Catholic Mass and for Catholics who want their enthusiasm renewed for the Mass, I highly recommend this little book.

There are a few reasons to read this book.

1) Hahn does a great job in tracing the Church's teaching on the Eucharist and Christ's real presence, starting with the Scriptures and a detailed account of the earliest Christian writers and texts, many of which are of a liturgical nature.
2) The connection between the Passover and Christ's own sacrifice are clearly presented. He then ties this into the nature of our own participation in Christ as our only Passover lamb Who we must eat just as the Israelites ate theirs when the angel of death visited Egypt.
3) He gives a very detailed account of the nature of sacrifice in the Jewish cult as a precursor and type of Christ's own sacrifice.
4) He draws explicit connections between the Mass and the book of Revelation, allowing the reader to gain a deeper understanding of both, including the role of the saints, the angels, and chiefly the new Eve, Mary.
5) There is a detailed bibliography of sources cited, something sorely lacking in many of Hahn's other books!

I was not too surprised to find little made of the Holy Spirit's work in the mass. While Hahn draws on the Eastern Orthodox tradition in this work, he fails to make note of the epiclesis, or calling down of the Holy Spirit upon the gifts of bread and wine and the congregation to make them the very body and blood of Christ. Even so, it is a great read!

Other books of interest may include: "For the Life of the World", "Introduction to Liturgical Theology", and "Liturgy and Tradition" all by Alexander Schmemann; "The Eucharist Makes the Church" and "Sacrament of Salvation" both by Paul McPartlan; "Eucharist" and "Liturgical Piety" both by Louis Bouyer; Macy's "The Banquet's Wisdom: A short History of the Theologies of the Lord's Supper"; "The Shape of the Liturgy" by Gregory Dom Dix; Shea's "This is My Body"; and for some Eastern Orthodox liturgical texts that you may find very devotionally useful, "The Lenten Triodion" and "The Festal Menaion" edited and translated by Mother Mary and Kallistos Ware. ENJOY!

Scott Hahn, a professor of Theology and Scripture at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, and also a frequent guest on EWTN, has written a scriptural based work which brings to light the similarities of the Mass with the book of Revelation. Along with Scripture, Hahn authoritatively cites from the works of the Church Fathers and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. In reading this work a variety of new insights, with regard to the book of Revelation, will stand out to the reader and leave new and interesting impressions about the mysterious book; and these insights will no doubt compel further study. Hahn also briefly overviews the order of the Mass and draws striking comparisons with elements found in the book of Revelation. And at last, Hahn challenges the reader to enter the Mass wholeheartedly with humility, conscience, enthusiasm, and love for our brothers and sisters. Anyone who reads this will certainly have a more profound understanding of Revelation and more intimate conception of the Mass.

Scott Hahn's "The Lamb's Supper" is an enlightening book showing the connection between the book of Revelation and the celebration of the Mass written in Scott's typically colloquial style. I got more out of Mass the very first Sunday after reading it! Scott takes a notoriously confusing book from the bible and clarifies it for the average person. Another great Scott Hahn book. Is there any other kind?

Every Catholic should read this book to better understand the Mass and its significance in our faith. With clarity, scholarly authority and humor, Scott Hahn explains the ancient Church traditions that created the Mass and how it is tied to the Book of Revelation. As an inspirational author myself (NEW PSALMS FOR NEW MOMS: A KEEPSAKE JOURNAL)I applaud Hahn's efforts to teach us more about ourselves! Instead of empty ritual, we now see all of the majesty and significance of the Mass. It challenges those of us in the pews to fully participate in this magnificent mystery each and every time we go to Mass. Heaven opens its doors to us -- Hallelujah!