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Bread was called the "staff of life" because it was such an important part of people's diet until recently. As such, it symbolizes the bounty of God and was made the central component of the festive meals on Sabbath and festivals.
Because bread is so central to the meal, the blessing which is said during the breaking of bread covers all other foods eaten during the same meal.
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What is the symbolic meaning of the Christian wine cup?
In the last supper in the upper room, Christ gave both bread and wine, and said that the bread was his body and the wine was his blood to save the world.
What does the name Matzah mean?
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What was a Jewish food?
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What are the release dates for Breaking Bread - 2009?
Breaking Bread - 2009 was released on: USA: 1 September 2009
What actors and actresses appeared in Breaking Bread - 2012?
The cast of Breaking Bread - 2012 includes: Dominick Daniel as Peter
What are the Biblical references of similarities between the Anglican Church and the Roman Catholic Church?
Both churches partake in communion. The breaking of the bread is symbolic of the biblical Lordâ??s Supper. They commemorate the death and resurrection of Christ.
What are the release dates for Breaking Bread - 2001?
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What actors and actresses appeared in Breaking Bread - 2009?
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What does the greek word artoklasia mean?
“breaking of bread”.Artoclasia is Compound word fromartosmeaning regular bread made with yeast, andklasismeaning breaking.
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