The Lord of Spirits World of Priestcraft
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Jan 27, 2022 Exploring the historical and biblical aspects of priesthood, including Adam as a priest in paradise, the relationship between men and women in scriptures, ancient family structures, Moses's excuses, reimagining masculinity through priesthood, Israel as a kingdom of priests, the conflict between human perception and God, Christ as the ultimate high priest, the roles of priesthood and deacons in the church, understanding the church as a royal priesthood, and the connection between priesthood and fairy tales.
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Adam as Priest
- Adam, the first man, was also the first priest, representing both God to creation and creation to God.
- Priesthood isn't a job title but a way of interacting with the world, offering creation back to God.
Gendered Roles in Creation
- Men and women 'major' in ordering and life-bringing, respectively, but ideally participate in each other's work.
- The curse of Genesis 3 distorted this cooperation into a struggle for domination.
Patriarchs as Priests
- The patriarchs, like Abraham and Isaac, functioned as priests within their extended families, not nuclear families.
- Priesthood and fatherhood are deeply connected, both representing God to the family and the family to God.