The Melchizedek priesthood is the name of several priesthoods in different religions. Priesthood is generally attributed to Melchizedek as he is the first individual to be given the title Kohen (priest) in the bible (Torah).
Read more about Melchizedek Priesthood: The Biblical Melchizedek, In Judaism, In Christianity, In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Interpretations of The Melchizedek Priesthood
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