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Document Details : Title: Jesus as Royal Priest Subtitle: Reflections on the Interpretation of the Melchizedek Tradition in Heb 7 Author(s): ROOKE, Deborah W. Journal: Biblica Volume: 81 Issue: 1 Date: 2000 Pages: 81-94 DOI: 10.2143/BIB.81.1.3200424 Abstract : In Hebrews’ portrayal of Jesus as a high priest, not according to the line of Aaron but of Melchisedek, there is no reinterpretation of traditional messianic categories. Rather, inasmuch as Hebrews has shown Jesus to be an exalted figure of sacral monarchy, it has depicted him as a truly messianic figure, in whose person the lines of both priesthood and monarchy converge. This is, in turn, entirely consistent with the emphases in Hebrews on Sonship and priesthood, since taken together these are the two major elements of the royal ideology out of which messianism grew. There should, therefore, be allowed more room in Hebrews for royal ideology than traditionally seems to have been the case. |
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