Melchizedek & the Dead Sea Scrolls

Melchizedek, a Messianic figure from the old testament is most probably a reference to the prophet of Islam, Muhammad (PBUH). Many Christian scholars admit that the description of this great prophet does not point to Jesus, but rather, to another great and later day prophet who will banish idol worship. I have collected some resources on Melchizedek which can be seen in this article ...

The following quotation, from a piece by an American blogger, demonstrates the difficulties in classical interpretations which tend to associate the Melchizedek with Jesus:
"But what is Melchizedek Priesthood? Hebrews poses problems that scholars admit cannot be answered without more information. And now a new Dead Sea Scroll fragment makes it harder to argue that Melchizedek Priesthood is limited to Christ, for Melchizedek appears as a prominent latter-day figure, Elijah-like, with a continuing role in ushering in the day of "good tidings". (Read the full post containing this quotation)