` The examples that are given above are just some of the many pre-figurations of Christ and of the marvelous gift of the Eucharist that he bequeathed to us. Nay the Church affirms that the whole history of the People of Israel is a preparation and a pre- figuration of the coming of Jesus Christ, who is God-made- man, and who dwells among us and who offers himself in sacrifice to save us. 58