The Biblical Patriarchs and the Pre‑Mosaic ‘Priesthood Cover Image

Patriarhii biblici și „preoția” antemozaică
The Biblical Patriarchs and the Pre‑Mosaic ‘Priesthood

Author(s): George-Antoniu Nicoară
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Other Christian Denominations
Published by: Editura Universităţii de Vest din Timişoara
Keywords: priesthood in religions; religious intermediaries; sacrifice and prayer; divine mediation; material and spiritual gifts;

Summary/Abstract: There is no religion that does not know priesthood. In all religions, a certain category of people is regarded as an intermediary between their fellow human beings and the divinity, offering sacrifices and prayers on their behalf, and, from the side of the divinity, mediating an abundance of material and spiritual gifts bestowed upon the people.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 31
  • Page Range: 137-153
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Romanian
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