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===Old Testament origins===
====In the time of Abraham====
According to the [[Genesis]] account, [[Abraham|Abram]], returning from a battle by the [[Dead Sea]], was hailed by [[Melchizedek]], king of Salem ([[Jerusalem]]) who was also the priest of [[El Elyon]] ("the Most High God"):
:Melchizedek king of Salem brought bread and wine; he was a priest of God Most High. He pronounced this blessing: