This is a study of two metaphors, 'an eternal planting' and 'a
house of holiness', which were used extensively by the DSS
Community in expression of their self-understanding. These two
metaphors embrace a wide range of biblical themes which they
appropriated for themselves. The sectarian writings and
non-sectarian writings used by the community have been examined in
order to bring out the theology behind these two metaphors. Each
passage is compared and contrasted primarily with the Hebrew Bible
to see how the text has been reworked or nuanced to suit its new
context.
It is concluded that these two metaphors express the deep
yearning of the DSS Community for a complete restoration of Israel,
for a return to Edenic conditions as before the Fall, and for a
temple which was pure. These metaphors contribute to the
community's self-understanding of themselves as the 'eternal
planting', or True Israel, the faithful remnant, who practised
justice and righteousness and awaited the eschaton. They beleived
that they were indeed a 'kingdom of priests and a holy nation'.
They understood themselves to be a proleptic temple in advance of
the eschatological temple to be built by God. They were also the
true priests, functioning in God's heavenly temple carrying out the
priestly ministry of atonement, teaching, intercession, and
blessing. These two metaphors appear to be quite distinct at first
sight, but on closer examination they are seen to convey many
complementary theological ideas.
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