Transformation through Sacrifice: The Significance of Worship in Ancient and Christian Perspectives

The chapter explores the evolution of worship from ancient practices of sacrifice to Christian beliefs, focusing on Jesus' transformative role. It delves into the concept of the temple in the New Testament as Jesus, the church, and individuals, emphasizing the connection between bodily and spiritual worship. The symbolic significance of the temple veil, the high priest's role, and the communion through Eucharist as forms of sacrificial access to God are analyzed.