Timothy H. Lim

Repentance at Qumran

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“"Mark Jason offers an interesting study of the neglected concept of repentance in the Dead Sea Scrolls. He builds his arguments from the bottom-up, using the evidence of the scrolls rather than imposing an anachronistic concept of penitence from above. His findings are significant as they show that repentance is not only central to the teachings of the sect but also to the identity of the destined members who turn away from all hindrances to their devotion to God, and turn to God, the community, and the law.””