Story of Melchizedek

Both recensions were independently translated into Slavonic, then later combined and abbreviated to form a new shorter version.

One day, the king orders Melchizedek to fetch some cattle to sacrifice to idols in the temple of the Twelve Gods.

While on his way, Melchizedek observes the sun and contemplates the moon and stars, concluding that the one who created them is the only one worthy of worship.

Through his mother's intervention, Melchizedek is spared and his brother is sacrificed (along with hundreds of other boys).

When he realizes what has happened, Melchizedek returns to Mount Tabor and spends the next seven years completely naked in the forest, living off of berries and dew.

Abram goes to Mount Tabor, finds Melchizedek, shaves and clothes him, as God instructed.