Paula Gooder is Canon Theologian of Birmingham and Guildford Cathedrals. Her previous books include Searching for Meaning (SPCK 2008), This Risen Existence (Canterbury 2009), Heaven (SPCK 2011), Everyday God (Canterbury 2012) and The Bible: A Beginner's Guide (Oneworld 2013).

This book is an exploration of the biblical and theological themes in the Common Worship Eucharistic texts. The theological formation of many Christians takes place during their weekly celebration of the Eucharist. The language of the Eucharist has a deep impact on the way that people think about God and about themselves. The problem today is that fewer and fewer Christians have any idea about the content and significance of many of the allusions that can be found in the liturgical texts.