Marcin Biegas

Rev. Dr. Marcin Biegas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biblical Philology and Intertestamental Literature at the Faculty of Theology, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His scholarly work focuses on the Dead Sea Scrolls, particularly the Great Psalms Scroll (11Q5), and the portrayal of King David in intertestamental literature. He is actively engaged in research, publication, academic service, and public outreach.

• John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin – Assistant Professor, Department of Biblical Philology and Intertestamental Literature, Faculty of Theology

His research interests lie at the intersection of biblical exegesis, early Jewish writings, and Qumran studies. He investigates literary structures, theological themes, and textual variants in apocryphal and pseudepigraphal works, especially those concerning Davidic traditions and the Psalms. His work combines philological precision with theological insight.

The recent publications and conference presentations of Dr. Biegas reveal a consistent focus on the figure of King David across Qumran texts, the structure of the Psalms Scroll (11Q5), and comparative analyses of apocryphal and canonical writings. His work spans textual criticism, literary analysis, and theological interpretation, primarily within Second Temple Judaism. He frequently contributes to Biblical Annals, participates in national and international conferences, and engages in collaborative research projects.

• Reviewer, Biblical Annals (2022–2024)
• Reviewer, Sandomierz Studies. Theology-Philosophy-History (2020)
• Member, Association of Polish Biblical Scholars (since 2021)
• Member, Association for the Support of Biblical Studies "Verbum Sacrum"

Dr. Biegas has served as a scientific supervisor (promoter) for doctoral research on apocryphal Davidic texts from Qumran and is a contractor in a Ministry of Education and Science-funded project titled "From the Book of Enoch to the Fourth Sibylline: The Old Testament Apocrypha between Tradition and Innovation." He has organized and co-hosted national and international conferences on biblical themes and has delivered lectures on television and at academic institutions.

His fieldwork includes research trips to Jerusalem and archaeological sites in Israel such as Tel Arad, Tel Beer Sheva, Shiloh, Samaria, Gerizim, and Tell Balata, supporting his textual research with historical and archaeological context. He has not established a named laboratory, but his work is deeply integrated into the academic and research infrastructure of the Faculty of Theology at KUL.