# #183 - The Jewish Roots of the Mass

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Podcast: [Why Catholic?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/why-catholic-5610697)
Published: 2026-06-02T13:49:28+00:00
Episode link: https://whycatholic.substack.com/p/183
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## Resource

Justin Hibbard continues our series on the Mass by exploring the Jewish roots of the Mass. How must we understand Jesus’ command to “Do this in remembrance of me?” within the context of the Judaism. In this episode, Justin explores how Passover serves as the context of the Passover, focusing on the elements of leaven, the Afikoman, the Cup of Redemption, and the sacrifice of the Lamb. SOCIAL LINKS * Follow Why Catholic on Instagram. * Subscribe to Why Catholic on YouTube. * Follow Justin on Facebook. SHOW NOTES: * Explanation of the Afikoman * Book: The Fourth Cup by Scott Hahn * Video Presentation of the Fourth Cup by Scott Hahn - Part 1 & Part 2 * “Culture and Collective Memory” by Leon Wieseltier * Book: Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist by Brant Pitre Get full access to Why Catholic? at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribe

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