The purpose of this web site is to provide a new view of the Last Supper of Jesus. It is one that some believe is more historically accurate than most common depictions or understandings of the event. The following painting is probably a more accurate representation of the celebration than the famous Da Vinci painting with which we are all familiar. Both of these terms lend credibility to the belief that many more than thirteen were in attendance at the Last Supper. If the event was a Passover meal, or in other words a feast, then by definition it was a family event, not just a male-only event.
More concrete evidence comes from the frequent use of the word disciple in three gospels.
By using this word, the authors chose an all-inclusive term meaning one that is a professed follower of Christ. Disciple applies to more than just the twelve. Concerning who was in attendance at this historic meal, I think we are entering the third phase of this discussion. If the Last Supper was a graduation event, a Passover or other gathering, the common point in all discussion was Jesus teaching the Eucharist. The Eucharist, if nothing else, is a community event and is not taught to the exclusion of community.