The Fourth Cup: Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross Hardcover – February 20, 2018

Informative. I am a cradle Catholic. Amazing read!! I see the whole picture and understand the mass to a greater degree. I’m 66years old and thrilled with Dr Hahn’s work! He’s is easily understandable and quite witty with his play on words. He’ll make you smile!

Eye opening! I learned more from this book about Jesus and Passover than I had learned over many years as a cradle Catholic!

Dr. Hahn's latest offering is a fleshing out of one of his most famous talks. In it he provides a bit of autobiography, a concise overview of key points in salvation history, deeper meaning into the Last Supper and the Mass, and finally some takeaways for the reader.The autobiographical part relates to how his quest led to conversion from Protestantism to Catholicism -- what he discovered and relates in this book is what brought him into the Church. His study led him to review Passover intently which in turn had him scouring numerous books on the subject, especially the Old Testament. Eventually it even brought him to his first Mass (which changed everything)! Applying his learnings to the events of Holy Week (with a major assist from the Church Fathers) brought him to the new insight that answers the question: To what was Jesus referring when He cried His last words from the cross: "It is finished"? In the last chapter, Hahn provides for us the challenge of taking up our own crosses and appreciating the power of redemptive suffering.For one, like me, who has read much of his work, listened (in person and on tape/CD) to dozens of his talks, some repeatedly (like "The Fourth Cup"), and even was privileged to study under him, there is not much new here. But the way he puts it all together, covering so much ground quite succinctly and in such a winsome and highly readable manner, is extraordinary. He is particularly gifted in that, whether speaking or writing, he keeps you captivated. Witness that I finished the book in one sitting after receiving it late this afternoon.I highly recommend this as Lenten reading as the Passover and Last Supper are the reason for this book. Read it and then attend Mass throughout the Easter Triduum for an entirely new experience of those solemn three days before Easter. And get an extra copy for a friend or acquaintance as I did. A simple question from his pastor at a Sunday service sent the author on a quest that brought him into the fullness of truth, the Catholic Church. Maybe it will start that journey for a non-Catholic friend of yours. In any case, the reader, Catholic or otherwise, will not come away from this book without a deeper appreciation of the Lord of History.

Best Scott Hahn Book Ive read. Its an eye opening book which synthesizes the Old and New Testaments to explain the meaning of the words Jesus said from the cross. "It is finished."

The Fourth Cup answers a lot of questions that I had about why Jesus drank the sour wine just before he died on the cross.

Story in part of Protestant minister who converted to Roman Catholicism

Scott Hann's The Fourth Cup is one of the best Christian books I've ever read. I've read a few of Scott's other books and they are very good - but in my opinion this is the best. Scott presents a very chronological investigation of his search for enlightenment into mystery of the Passion of Christ. I was very moved by Scott's many-year search to understand Christ's passion, death and resurrection. THANK YOU SCOTT!I don't know how to best point out what I liked best or why others should read this awesome document. I read it in one sitting and could not put it down. I plan to reread it again, possibly several times.I am buying several hard copies for family and friends as Christmas gifts.In summary - READ THIS BOOK - and enrich your Christian faith!

This turns out to be a story of conversion, but through a solid study of the early Church, her preaching, and her practice (kudos to the seminaries that taught him to live and work that way, and for the professor/pastor who had the humility to send him on his way). I think the gift of a Presbyterian conversion to Catholicism is the bringing of that strong evangelical spirit and a strong sense of complete reliance on God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) to bring the faithful to the Truth. As a cradle Catholic I am grateful for the eyes and voice of Scott Hahn. It also makes me want to hear the story of Kimberly, his wife, who must have the patience of Sarah to have lived through all of this and ultimately followed him to the Catholic Church. I suspect her story is much more intuitive, but no less rooted in integrity and truth. God bless their family.