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)
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