Since the Ancient Egyptians lived before Jesus, they had no beliefs about the Eucharist.
No, not by all. Some people found his teaching hard to accept and they left him based on their inability to accept it.
he instituted the holy eucharist in the celebration of the passover.
In response to Jesus' teaching on the Eucharist, when asked if the twelve would also leave, Peter famously replied, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." This statement reflects Peter's recognition of Jesus' unique authority and the belief that only He offers the true path to salvation. Despite the difficult teaching, Peter and the apostles affirmed their commitment to Jesus, acknowledging that there was no alternative to the life and truth He provided.
Jesus (a Jew) instituted the Eucharist the night before he died - Holy Thursday. It was not the Jewish people who instituted it.
transubstantiation of the eucharist, or the belief that Jesus Christ becomes present in the bread when the words are said by a priest at mass
The church says that the Eucharist is the body of Jesus, so in essence, the Eucharist is holy
Jesus first celebrated the Eucharist at the Last Supper on Holy Thursday in anticipation of His sacrifice on the cross.
Because the Eucharist is Jesus, and that is what Mass is all about.
The Last Supper on Maunday Thursday before being turned over to the ones that executed him is the time that Jesus showed the disciples the order of the Eucharist.
It is not the Eucharist but Jesus Christ that is 'so central in our lives.'
Yes it is.