by Rod Thomas | The Messianic Torah Observer

Show Notes: Did John Baptize Yeshua into the Melchizedekian Priestly Order-Part 5 of our Melchizedek Series

Episode Title: Did John Baptize Yeshua into the Melchizedekian Priestly Order-Part 5 of our Melchizedek Series
Episode Description: In this episode, we explore the intriguing question of whether John the Baptist baptized Yeshua into the Melchizedekian Priestly Order. Join us as we delve into historical, theological, and scriptural insights to uncover the significance of this event. This is Part 5 of our Melchizedek Series, where we continue to examine the profound implications of the Melchizedekian Order in religious history.
Key Topics Covered:
  • The role of John the Baptist in Yeshua’s baptism
  • Historical context of the Melchizedekian Priestly Order
  • Theological implications of Yeshua’s baptism into the Melchizedekian Order
  • Scriptural evidence supporting the Melchizedekian baptism
  • Insights from scholars and theologians on the Melchizedekian Order
Episode Highlights:
  • Detailed analysis of the historical background of John the Baptist and Yeshua
  • Examination of theological perspectives on the Melchizedekian Order
  • Scriptural references and interpretations related to Yeshua’s baptism
  • Expert opinions and scholarly discussions on the topic

References:

  • Philo, a Hellenist Jewish philosopher and history, mentions Melchizedek in his writings (Legum Allegoriae III 79-82, De Congressu 99, and De Abrahamo 325).
  • Josephus, the first-century Jewish historian to Rome, fingers Melchizedek as a Canaanite priest of God Most High (Antiquities of the Jews 1.10.2).

  • Turns out the oldest known New Testament manuscript is Papyrus 90, which contains words from the Gospel of John and dates back to the 2nd century. However, there are even earlier fragments, such as portions of the Gospel of Matthew and the Book of Revelation, which some scholars believe could date to the 1st century. (Where to find the four oldest New Testament manuscripts) The Codex Vaticanus, a parchment manuscript from the 4th century, is one of the most complete early versions of the New Testament (Dating the Oldest New Testament Christian Manuscripts – Biblical Archaeology Society). It played a significant role in shaping modern scholarly editions of the Greek text.

  • Of this, Michael Rood in his Chronology of the Gospels: “Pantaenus, Clement of Alexandria, Cyril, Epiphanius, Eusebius, Irenaeus, Origen, and Jerome, early church historians of the second to fourth centuries, all concurred with the statement of Papias, Yochanan’s disciple, that “Matthew wrote his Gospel in the Hebrew language and several did their best to translate it’ (Ecclesiastical History 3:39 — Eusebius).”

  • 11QMelchizedek
  • Community Rule, 1QS, col. 8
  • The Ancient Order of Melchizedek by Ken Johnson
  • The Protoevangelium of James 16

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