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The Four Types of Priesthood in the New Testament: On Avoiding Confusions about What ‘Priesthood’ Means
Author(s) -
Turner Geoffrey
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
new blackfriars
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1741-2005
pISSN - 0028-4289
DOI - 10.1111/nbfr.12440
Subject(s) - hebrews , new testament , philosophy , reading (process) , theology , old testament , linguistics
Christian discourse tends to treat the concept of ‘priesthood’ univocally, so that ordained priests are seen to share the priesthood of Christ. But a careful reading of Hebrews shows clearly that the priesthood of Christ is unique to him. There are four (even five) types of priest in the New Testament and each of them is distinct and not to be confused.