11.6: "Who is Melkizedek? (Order, etc.)" cont
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11.6: "Who is Melkizedek? (Order, etc.)" cont
The following quotations are from an excellent piece on the
history of the Mormon religion writtem by Carmine Ferraro. The
piece seems to be a rather thorough bit of research.
Are you sure this "Order of Melchizedek" isn't the arm of the
Mormon Church (Latter Day Saints) mentioned below? If
anyone would like a copy of the article in its entirety, I'd be
happy to mail it out. By the way, the area code on the listed
phone number is 716, which is Western New York state - which
has a rather large Mormon population.
Finally, contrast the First Token of the Melchizedek Priesthood
alongside the Third Degree (Master Mason) oath:
Mormon text: "{If we reveal} any of the secrets of this, the
First Token of the Melchizedek Priesthood... we agree
that our bodies be cut asunder in the midst and all
our bowels gush out."
Mason text: "{I am sworn} under no less penalty than to
have my body severed in two in the midst, and divided
to the north and south, my bowels burnt to ashes in
the center..."
A short time later Peter, James, and John descended and
conferred the holy Melchizedek priesthood, which held the keys
to all the spiritual power of Christ. Later, Moses, Elias, Elijah,
and others appeared with special messages and keys of
restoration.
Because of this, it follows that the curse on all those who bore
the mark was exclusion from the Aaronic and Melchizedek
priesthood orders (normally bestowed upon all faithful males).
This meant that they could not enter the Mormon Temple in Salt
Lake City, nor could they become gods in the afterlife. In short,
they were disallowed full participation in
the church.
To understand the elements temple endowments ceremony,
you should have a basic working knowledge of the two
priesthood strata within the LDS church: the Aaronic and
Melchizedek orders.
The LDS church's upper echelon is entirely made up of male
priests. The highest administrative posts are held by high
priests of the Melchizedek order.
If a young priest is selected to become a missionary (like most
able-bodied young men), then he receives more religious
training. He joins the Melchizedek order and becomes an
"elder." An elder who returns home, only to continue his
missionary work in areas the church deems appropriate, is
given the title "seventy." A Mormon who manages to enter the
upper hierarchy of church administration must hold the rank of
"high priest," the ultimate title in the Melchizedek order.
Just wondering... it would seem like there is a connection.
pali151@netcom.com (Tzimon Yliaster)
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[DISC: Discussion of REF-TEXT]
Although not a Jew, Melchizedek recognized the identity of the true
God (YHWH), and referred to Him by the only name/title he knew. As they
say on the farm, one does not have to be a chicken to know what an egg
is. For those interested, a fascinating discussion of the significance
of Melchizedek is found in the book "Eternity in their Hearts", by Don
Richardson.
ez007217@chip.ucdavis.edu (Barry Haworth)
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