Overview

Gen 14:18–20 is a brief episode depicting the encounter between Abram and Melchizedek. Taking this episode and its context in the Pentateuch as the starting point, Mathews sets out to analyze the text as it has been composed, in order to understand the biblical and theological significance of this priest-king Melchizedek. The thesis proposed and investigated is that Melchizedek’s royal priestly portrayal in Genesis initiates a priesthood that is intentionally presented as an alternative to Aaron and his priesthood. The claim is that this distinct priestly order is evident in the biblical text as we have it, and it may be discerned by reading the text carefully, on its own terms, with close attention to its compositional features. Chapter 1 introduces the study and offers an overview of the history of interpretation related to Genesis 14 and Melchizedek. In ch. 2, various hermeneutical issues and approaches are examined in order to clarify methodology and identify some of the problems being addressed. In ch. 3, the heart of the book, Mathews considers Gen 14:18–20 in the context of the Pentateuch, focusing on Melchizedek in relation to the Abrahamic narrative and covenant, the royal message of the Pentateuch, and Aaron’s priesthood. Beginning with Psalm 110, ch. 4 identifies echoes of Melchizedek and his priesthood in several texts in the Prophets and Writings. The book concludes in ch. 5 with a summary and synthesis of the preceding analysis as well as some implications and suggestions for further research.

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Author:   Joshua Mathews
Publisher:   Pennsylvania State University Press
Imprint:   Eisenbrauns
Volume:   8
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.431kg
ISBN:  

9781575068206

ISBN 10:   1575068206
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   03 October 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction Genesis 14 and Melchizedek: Locating This Study Importance of the Subject Manner of Proceeding Overview of the History of Interpretation 2. Methodology of the Study A Compositional Approach The Author, the Text, and Intention Typology and the In uence of Rashi, Aquinas, and Lyra Criteria for Intertextual Relationships 3. Genesis 14:18–20 and the Pentateuch Genesis 14:18–20 Genesis 14 Melchizedek and the Abrahamic Narrative and Covenant Melchizedek and the Coming King: Genesis 14:18–20 and the Royal Message of the Pentateuch Melchizedek’s Alternative Priestly Order in the Pentateuch 4. Genesis 14:18–20 and the Prophets and Writings Melchizedek and the Davidic Monarchy and Jerusalem Cult Postexilic Echoes of Melchizedek Conclusion 5. Summary, Synthesis, and Future Research Summary and Synthesis of Analysis Implications and Areas for Further Research 6. Bibliography Index of Authors Index of Scripture

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