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| − | '''Melchizedek''' is a priest who appears in a short passage in the book of [[Genesis]] and blesses [[Abraham]]. The | + | '''Melchizedek''' is a priest who appears in a short passage in the book of [[Genesis]] and blesses [[Abraham]]. The [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] draws a comparison between Melchizedek and the priesthood established by [[Aaron]] to explain how [[Jesus]] was able to make a [[sacrifice]] in place of all mankind's [[sin]]s, circumventing the law of [[Moses]]. |
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[[Category:Biblical Persons]] | [[Category:Biblical Persons]] | ||
Revision as of 22:49, December 11, 2008
Melchizedek is a priest who appears in a short passage in the book of Genesis and blesses Abraham. The Epistle to the Hebrews draws a comparison between Melchizedek and the priesthood established by Aaron to explain how Jesus was able to make a sacrifice in place of all mankind's sins, circumventing the law of Moses.