Its principles have permeated human cultures all over the globe, yet its origin remains unknown. The first Poimandres understanding is the, Egyptian ‘Peime-nte-re’ meaning ‘Knowledge, of Ra.’ The second Poimandres is its Greek translation, meaning ‘SHEPPARD OF MAN.’ Like Melchizedek, this Poimandres is also a non-human entity, an angelic Light figure as son of god, and because his name means Sheppard the Europeans neatly assumed that, Hermes had received his divine instruction from Christ in heaven, long before Christ had incarnated into the body of Jesus.

As everything here suggest the ‘Termaximus’ term applies not only to Hermes who was ordained with these attributes by Greeks and Egyptians, but also to Christ who was ordained by Melchizedek. See this page in the original 1992 publication. So one simple meaning of the phrase is “My King is righteousness”. It is clear Melchizedek commands honor and respect, even from holy figures like Abraham and Jesus.

Story of Noah: 10 Theological Truths No trace of influence from Hebrews is found in this text.

Others equated Melchizedek with the Holy Spirit (Panarion 67), and some "even in the true church" (i.e., not "heretics") naively regarded Melchizedek as the Son of God (Panarion 55.7.3). Madsen, Ann N. "Melchizedek, the Man and the Tradition." —  an eternal being who materializes in specific humans throughout time to lead mankind toward the light of God. Melchizedek was a priest in an order that had no beginning; because Jesus is the order’s greatest priest, it will also never end. What is His Significance? Salem, of which he is said to be king, is very probably Jerusalem. Here, we will explore some of the most credible and relevant references to the Order of Melchizedek throughout time.

This article is part of our People from the Bible Series featuring the most well-known historical names and figures from Scripture. This priest-king of Salem has enjoyed a wide range of interpretation among Jewish, Christian, and Gnostic writings, some that brought him up to the heights of heaven, and others-of developing Christian and Jewish orthodoxy-that brought him down to earth again. Balance is the key concept in Kabbalah, and as mentioned above, the 7 spheres were initially engaged within a tireless state of severity or separation to become a unique state of being. In a night vision Nir is told of the impending flood; he is also informed that the archangel Michael will bring Melchizedek to paradise, thus enabling him to escape the flood waters. In Return for this, Abram apportioned 1/10, of his spoils (gained from freeing his nephew, Lot, from captivity) to this Priest/King of Salem (, and its exaltation and purification unto the, Afterwards, Abram and his wife Sarai, who were initial barren and not capable of creating children, received from the Lord the letter, On becoming Abraham and Sarah, they were able to manifest in. These are symbols of communication, sharing, cooperation, understanding and the Triad of Life. Melchizedek was evidently a prince by birth, for he became king of Salem (later jerusalem-Gen. 14:18; Ps. What is interesting here is that one translation notes him as a King as well as a Priest, which brings us closer to the real Rosicrucian understanding between Melchizedek and Hermes Thrice Great as you will see.

F. I. Andersen's introduction and translation in Charlesworth, Vol.