The LDS also has a Melchizedek priesthood (as well as an Aaron priesthood in their case.)
But I believe such non-Jewish priesthoods to be contrived for the very same passage in Hebrews explains that Melchizedek had no mother or father or children, that he is immortal. Thus his service does not end in mortal death. Indeed, some believe Jesus Christ is Melchizedek in the Old Testament - or in Judaism, that the coming Messiah is Melchizedek.
Now consider how great this man [was], unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham: But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
And here men that die receive tithes; but there he [receiveth them], of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him. - Hebrews 7:1-10
If they were, they would be immortals appointed to service with a similar oath by God Himself:
The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou [art] a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek. Psalms 110:1 and 4
Jeepers, in LDS theology even God the Father had a Father who had a Father and so on.
God's Name is I AM.
I’ve always been fasinated by Melchizedek from the first time I laid eyes on his name and works in the Bible.
Thanks for bringing it all back with your timely dissertations on these threads.
Type of Christ, certainly.
I personally do not accept ... mortals being priests on the order of Melchizedek.
They are through Christ and by the Grace of Christ, Who sent them like Himself. Otherwise this verse has no meaning:
As the Father hath sent me, I also send you (John 20:21)