I think they were self-governed.
The pharisees of The Bible are much like the priests of today, according to the Word of God.
As far as modern times are concerned, A study of the New Testament reveals that all Christians are priests. Peter said,"Be you yourselves as living stones, built thereon into a spiritual house,a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." (1 Pet. 2:5).Thus,all Christians are of that holy priesthood and can offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.There is not a man or group of men on earth who can offer unto God spiritual sacrifices for others.
The source of the priesthood is Jesus Christ who is considered as the high priest.
Roman Catholic AnswerOnly the Bishop carries the fullness of the priesthood of Jesus Christ. All priests and deacons in his diocese share in his priesthood, and they all share in the priesthood of Jesus Christ.
We exercise our priesthood when we participate in the offering of the holy eucharist in the church..it is one of Jesus' three fold mission. == ==
The Biblical land of Canaan, also called Israel was controlled by the Romans in the time of Jesus. They called it the province of Judea.
Common priesthood probably refers to the priesthood of all believers and is conferred at baptism. Each individual Christian is baptized as a priest, prophet, and king, and, as a priest, is empowered to offer sacrifice to God. This is not the same as the ministerial priesthood, which offers the one sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, but is the common priesthood of all baptized Christians who offer the sacrifice of their lives to be crucified with Jesus, as they deny themselves to follow him.
it was controlled by jesus.
The priesthood of all believers is conferred at baptism. Each individual Christian is baptized as a priest, prophet, and king, and, as a priest, is empowered to offer sacrifice to God. This is not the same as the ministerial priesthood, which offers the one sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, but is the common priesthood of all baptized Christians who offer the sacrifice of their lives to be crucified with Jesus, as they deny themselves to follow Him.
The three degrees of priesthood in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are Aaronic Priesthood, Melchizedek Priesthood, and the Patriarchal Priesthood (which is not currently bestowed upon individuals but is believed to be part of future blessings). Each degree grants different responsibilities and authority in the church.
Joseph Frassinetti has written: 'Jesus Christ' -- subject(s): Priesthood
Joseph who left Jesus in Mary's care did not think too much of little Jesus. He left after failing to get Jesus accepted into Egyptian priesthood. If Jesus was Supernatural then Joseph may have stayed and tried to do more to enhance Jesus's gift;
The Roman government ruled over Palestine the country Jesus lived in.
It is time for the priesthood of various theologies to qualify what it means to serve in their position and to quantify why societies should respect them.