A Popular Dictionary of Judaism
*Sin must be confronted and confessed before it can be forgiven.
In the days of the *Temple, sin offerings accompanied by *prayer were an important part of the sacrificial ritual. In the *synagogue liturgy, confession of sin is regularly made and is the central theme for the Day of Atonement (*Yom Kippur). A special confession (viddui) is prescribed when facing *death.
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