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The obscure figure of Melchizedek, priest-king of Salem, is briefly mentioned in Genesis and referenced in Psalm 110. What is the primary theological significance of the author of Hebrews using Melchizedek as a type or foreshadow of Christ?
A
To emphasize the importance of tithing and offering sacrifices in the New Covenant.
B
To establish a lineage between Jesus and the Levitical priesthood, legitimizing his ministry.
C
To demonstrate the superiority of Christ's priesthood, which is not based on hereditary succession or earthly limitations, but on divine appointment and eternal life.
D
To argue that Jesus was a king before he was a priest, mirroring Melchizedek's dual role.
Reference:
Hebrews 7:1-28
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