Aaron (Biblical)

Aaron (Hebrew: is according to the Bible, the brother of Moses. It comes from the tribe of Levi , himself a product of the prophet Jacob , the father of the Children of Israel. This is the first High Priest ( Kohen Gadol ) of the Hebrews.

Summary 1 Biblical narrative 2 Aaron in Judaism 3 Aaron in the New Testament 3.1 General on the Epistle to the Hebrews 3.2 The ministry of high priest Aaron gives way to Christ 4 Aaron in Islam 5 Aaron in "Doctrine and Covenants" 6 Iconography 7 Related Articles 8 Notes and references

/ / Biblical narrative

Son of Yocheved and Amram , both from the tribe of Levi, born in Egypt in 1574 BC , according to Usher in 1728 BC , according to the art of verifying dates. He took part in everything that made his brother to deliver the Hebrews from the yoke of Pharaoh , and was appointed of God, says the Bible to exercise the priesthood , he and all his posterity.

During the ascent of Mount Sinai by Moses to receive the Tables of the Law , the Hebrews newly freed from the yoke of Pharaoh, Aaron rush to build them an idol of gold, grounding bracelets and necklaces that they had successfully bring with them. Aaron built a golden calf in imitation of the bull Apis was worshiped in Egypt.

When Moses descended from Mount Sinai, and he saw the Israelites worshiping an idol (something prohibited by the Third Commandment ), he is seized with a rage so great that it shattered the Tablets of the Law on a rock. But Moses Aaron forgive his fault, and it is even raised by his brother to the rank of high priest , charging that he is the first exercise.

Aaron speaks at the place of Moses is said stutterer. He died at the age of 123 years on Mount Hor (Numbers 33:39) and can not enter the promised land because he doubted the power of God. He is mourned by all men and women, while the Torah does not mention that the only men to have cried Moses. This is probably a way to highlight the popularity of Aaron.

Its son Nadab , Abihu , Eleazar and Ithamar Elisheba his wife (Elizabeth).

Aaron in Judaism

Hillel tells us to be like Aaron, seek peace and pursue it ( Mishnah Pirke Avot ).

Aaron in the New Testament

It exists for Christians of other stories to talk about the high priest Aaron in the new Canon which delimits the New Testament. They are found in the Epistle to the Hebrews. And here is what says the Encyclopedia Universalis. Titles were added.

Generalities on the Epistle to the Hebrews

Most scholars ^{The Ministry of Aaron the high priest gives way to Christ}

The formula: "We have a high priest" (VIII, 1) together pretty well the teaching of the Epistle of Christ. In the tradition of Aaron and Melchizedek, the sacrifice of Christ is like the ancient sacrifices, but differs: Christ, indeed, offers himself and "once and for all" (IX, 12, 26 ) and is thus the true sanctuary (IX, 24). Its superiority is obvious: it ensures eternal redemption (IX, 12) and purification of men (IX, 13-14), all of which are works of God (II, 10).

This aspect of the Christian faith will be found later in the main "confessions" that have marked the history of Christian institutions.

Aaron in Islam

Aaron's mission was to help his brother Moses in the conversion of Pharaoh, but it swelled with pride. Moreover, it will fail to dissuade his people to worship the golden calf ^{Aaron in "Doctrine and Covenants"}

The Doctrine and Covenants, revelations given to Joseph Smith , contains, under the doctrine of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , the lineage of priesthood from Moses to Adam , appointed priesthood of Aaron. The priesthood of Aaron is called the lesser priesthood. Its offices are: bishop, priest, teacher and deacon (D & C 84:30). Formerly, under the law of Moses , there was a High Priest ( High Priest ) of priests (priests) and Levites. The priesthood of Aaron was revealed to Moses because the old Israelites rebelled against God. They refused to be sanctified and receive the Priesthood of Melchizedek (higher priesthood) and orders (D & C 84:23,25). The Aaronic refers to time and orders outside the law and the Gospel (1Ch23 :27-32 D & C 84:26-27, 107:20). She holds the keys of the ministering angels, the gospel of repentance and baptism (D & A13). She was brought back to earth in this Dispensation May 15, 1829. John the Baptist conferred the Aaronic Priesthood to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery on the banks of the Susquehanna River near Harmony (Pennsylvania) (D & C 12, Joseph Smith story vv68-73).

Iconography

Aaron is often depicted as a priest holding a large stick, or a monstrance. In medieval iconography, it appears on the portal of some churches among the prophets (Freiburg, Amiens). It is sometimes distinguished from other figures with his stick flowers . History painting shows him with his brother Moses before Pharaoh, in scenes of worship of the golden calf.

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