[62] It is apparent that Matthew uses the word "drinking" in the sense of "drinking wine," and undoubtedly Luke uses the word "drink" in the same sense. In all, or nearly all, instances in the four Gospels where these words are used in connection with eating or fasting, they refer to the drinking of wine. As to the words "wine," or "fruit of the vine," when used in the Gospels, meaning some unfermented liquid, the undeviating practice of the early Christian churches in celebrating the Holy Communion with actual wine, stamps this claim as too absurd to merit discussion. Undoubtedly Peter, James, John, Paul and the other founders of the infant churches knew and followed the example of Jesus in prescribing wine as a part of this solemn ceremony. If the "universal tradition of the church" is not to be believed on this point, of what value is it on any other? It would be as sensible to claim that there has never been any difference between Moslems and Christians in the use of wine, because, in truth, the orthodox Christian was never authorized to use anything but some unfermented drink that a Moslem might also have used. Transcriber's notes: The following is a list of changes made to the original. The first line is the original line, the second the corrected one. _Joseph,_ not _Mary_, as being af the house of David (Luke II:4). _Joseph,_ not _Mary_, as being of the house of David (Luke II:4). like Judaea, and that it was taken at least ten years after like Judæa, and that it was taken at least ten years after [12] Luke says that Joseph and Mary were "amazed", and, [12] Luke says that Joseph and Mary were "amazed," and, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan" (Matt. XIX:1). and came into the coasts of Judæa beyond Jordan" (Matt. XIX:1). (Matt. XXI:23-46; XXII! XXIII; XXIV; XXV). (Matt. XXI:23-46; XXII; XXIII; XXIV; XXV). the children of God; whosover, therefore, shall humble himself the children of God; whosoever, therefore, shall humble himself sacrifice for mercy (Matt. XII:7.) When prayers are regarded sacrifice for mercy (Matt. XII:7). When prayers are regarded International Cyclopaedia, Sabbath, Vol. XII, p. 857. International Cyclopædia, Sabbath, Vol. XII, p. 857. of that day advised "_panem et circenses_"--food and amusement of that day advised "_panem et circenses_"--food and amusement. End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of The Real Jesus of the Four Gospels, by J. B. Atwater