However, priesthood goes back much farther, way before Exodus 32 and the ordination of the Levites to the service of Yahweh, and Aaron’s ordination as high priest. How much farther back?

According to biblical accounts, the Jewish priesthood began about 3,000 years ago when Moses anointed his older brother Aaron the first high priest. Ever since, the priestly status has been handed ...

Adam is the father of the human race, as well as the high priest of humanity. Thus, there is an intimate link between priesthood and fatherhood. The priesthood leading up to Aaron and the Levites ...

The word Azazel is mentioned three times in the Book of Leviticus in 16:8, 16:10, and 16:21. In these verses, Azazel is associated with Yom Hakippurim, which will be discussed below. Leviticus 16:7-10 ...