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  2. Priesthood of Melchizedek - Wikipedia

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    The majority of Chazalic literature attributes the primary character of psalm 110 as King David [6] who was a "righteous king" (מלכי צדק) of Salem (Jerusalem) and, like Melchizedek, had certain priest-like responsibilities, while the Babylonian Talmud understands the chapter as referring to Abram who was victorious in battling to save his nephew Lot and merited priesthood. [7]

  3. Melchizedek priesthood (Latter Day Saints) - Wikipedia

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    In Mormonism, the Melchizedek priesthood (/ m ɛ l ˈ k ɪ z ɪ d ɛ k /), [1] [2] also referred to as the high priesthood of the holy order of God [3] or the Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God, [4] is the greater of the two orders of priesthood, the other being the Aaronic priesthood.

  4. Melchizedek - Wikipedia

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    In the Hebrew Bible, Melchizedek [a] was the king of Salem and priest of El Elyon (often translated as 'most high God'). He is first mentioned in Genesis 14:18–20, [3] where he brings out bread and wine and then blesses Abram, and El Elyon or "the Lord, God Most High".

  5. Priesthood (Latter Day Saints) - Wikipedia

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    Latter Day Saint theology has recognized at least three orders of priesthood: the Aaronic priesthood, the Melchizedek priesthood; and the Patriarchal priesthood.Although these are different orders, they are, in reality, all subsumed under the priesthood held by Jesus Christ, that is, the Melchizedek priesthood.

  6. Priesthood (LDS Church) - Wikipedia

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    In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), the priesthood is the power and authority to act in the name of God for the salvation of humankind. [1] Male members of the church who meet standards of worthy behavior and church participation are generally ordained to specific offices within the priesthood.

  7. Category:Melchizedek - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Melchizedek" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. ... Righteous Priest; S. Story of Melchizedek; Sunday of the Holy ...

  8. Attorney: Archdiocese's list of 'credibly accused' priests ...

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    The list, initially published in 2017 by the archdiocese under Archbishop John C. Wester, includes the names of living and dead priests and other members of the Catholic clergy deemed by the ...

  9. High priest (Latter Day Saints) - Wikipedia

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    High priests are typically more experienced leaders within the priesthood. The term derives in part from the Epistle to the Hebrews, which describes Jesus as "a high priest after the order of Melchizedek" (5:10; see also 6:20). Movement founder Joseph Smith ordained the first high priests on June 3, 1831. [1] High priests are organized into ...