This book presents a scriptural study of the meaning of the priesthood in both aspects: as ministerial, and that of all Christians. The approach is in three stages: first, the Old Testament; next the Letter to the Hebrews; then 1 Peter and the Book of Revelation. Vanhoye explains that the common priesthood is personal offering while the pastoral ministry is a manifestation of the priestly mediation of Christ. This complementarity reflects the basic unity of the priesthood in Christ.