The Body of Christ is “an enquiry into the institution and doctrine of Holy Communion.” In the book, Gore examines the Gospel passages that concern the Last Supper and explores their implications for a proper understanding of the Eucharist. Gore looks at the meaning of sacrament and the relationship between the physical and the spiritual. He then examines the nature of the “real presence,” exploring particularly the Roman Catholic doctrine of transubstantiation. Gore explores the meaning of the Eucharist as a sacrifice. He closes the volume with an examination of the communion service as laid out in the Book of Common Prayer.