Saturday, March 3, 2012

Greek Bible Art: Melchizedek

The image shows The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek by Dieric Bouts the Elder (source). This verse is from Genesis 14:18.

Μελχισεδεκ βασιλεὺς Σαλημ ἐξήνεγκεν ἄρτους καὶ οἶνον.
Melchisedech rex Salem, proferens panem et vinum.
Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine.