the basis of this central biblical meaning, a theological and christological character, one associated with the history of salvation and also ecclesiology. Thereby it also carries within it the sacramental dimension, which appears quite explicitly in the writings of Paul: “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a participation [communion] in the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not a participation [communion] in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many