Prayerful Politicians of the Old Testament
The Old Testament tells the story of various saintly kings, queens, lawmakers and governors. Here are ten of them.
The Royal Priest (Psalm 110:1-7)
Psalm 110, which speaks of a priestly king who shares God’s throne, is described in the New Testament as a prophecy of Christ.
Abram meets Melchizedek (Genesis 14:1-24)
The story of the priest and king Melchizedek offering bread and wine to Abram is traditionally understood as a symbol of Christ and the Sacrifice of the Mass.