Povo Sacerdotal

Résumé

Resumo: Após uma introdução, em que situa o tema, no contexto do “Ano
Sacerdotal”, o autor examina a incidência do conceito de “povo sacerdotal”
no Antigo e no Novo Testamento, o que constitui o núcleo do artigo, em duas
partes. Na conclusão, apresenta o sacerdócio ministerial, dos presbíteros, a
serviço do “povo sacerdotal”.

Abstract: The article begins with the presentation of the Year dedicated to the
priesthood, and widens its focus paying tribute to the idea of the “priestly people”
both of the Old and New Testament. With this perspective in mind the nucleus
of the article is set forth in two parts. In the conclusion several issues come to
the fore, such as the ministerial priesthood and the presbyters at the service of
the “priestly people.