In the 4th century , Cyril of Jerusalem gave a eucharistic interpretation to the episode of doubting Thomas .
Most , Chapter 2 The theological interpretation of the episode had concentrated on it as a demonstration of the reality of the Resurrection , but as early as the writings of the 4th century saints Cyril of Jerusalem and John Chrysostom it had been given a eucharistic interpretation , seen as an allegory of the sacrament of the Eucharist , which remained a recurring theme in commentary .
Doubting Thomas