Foundation on Judaism and Christian Origins

The Foundation on Judaism and Christian Origins originated in 1975 to support the publication of the first complete edition of the Old Testament Pseudepigrapha. Two volumes were published in 1983 and 1985 and contain translations of many "Scriptures" not canonized as the "Old Testament." These documents were judged ancient (and not later), since copies of some of them were recovered from the Qumran Caves which preserved the Dead Sea Scrolls.

After the publication of this corpus, the Princeton Dead Sea Scrolls Project was launched in 1985 to make available critical texts, translations, and introductions of all the scrolls that are not simply a copy of the Bible. This massive Project which brings together over 60 Jewish and Christian scholars is approximately 85% completed. Finalizing this Project and presenting a one-volume English edition of all the Dead Sea Scrolls is the focal point of the Foundation.

The Foundation is exceptional for the success it has enjoyed with international symposia featuring luminaries who are Jews and Christians (and some who feel comfortable with either category). These symposia have been held in Jerusalem, Princeton, St. Petersburg (Russia), Prague, and Boca Raton, Florida.

ELITE, UNIQUE TOURS "If you have not visited the Holy Land with Dr. Charlesworth, you have not lived, learned and loved it as possible only on his unique tours." (Compliment from past Charlesworth tour participant)
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Unique Elite Tour of Israel led by
Dr. James H. Charlesworth in January 2012.

This date: January 4, 2012

This map shows sites, sights and stops along the GPS track we trekked, tracked and schlepped. Click the map for an enlargement.

Our first exploration on January 4 was at Migdal, believed home village of Mary Magdalene. During early construction excavation to build a Sea of Galillee resort, a remarkable discovery was uncovered. it was found to be synagogue, dated to the time of Jesus.

Dina Avshalom-Gorni, the excavator/director of the Migdal Synagogue site and an associate of Dr. Charlesworth and Lea, presented a detailed history of the location and archaeological discoveries, including a beautiful Torah stand carved from stone. Director Avshalom-Gorni answered all questions in detail with Dr. Charlesworth leading and flilling in.

Our next stop was at Peter's Primacy in Tagbha on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Dr. Charlesworth and Rev. Sharps, pastor of the church group on tour from Oklahoma led a prayer and communion service .

The rest of the day was exciting and memorable, visting the museum at Ginosar displaying the ancient Galillee Boat and then "up an down" the hills at Horvath Omrit, far from "your typical site-seeing visit." filled with spiritual uplifting, archaeological education and a fair amount of slippin' and slidin' to get up to and down from Horvath Omrit.

This map shows the sites and stops along the GPS track which we visited. Click on the map for an enlargement.

TO SEE THE DAY'S PHOTOS ALONG OUR ROUTE, CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW, WHICH WILL TAKE YOU TO THE ALBUM AT FLICKR.COM:

Click Here to See Entire Route
Click Each Link Below to See Each Day's Route
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If you have any questions,
contact us at info@foundationjudaismchristianorigins.org.

James H. Charlesworth, Ph.D.
FJCO President and Chairman
Editor,
Princeton Dead Sea Scrolls Project
George L. Collord Professor of
New Testament Language and Literature
64 Mercer St Box 821 PTS
Princeton, NJ 08542-0803

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How the Foundation Delivers its Contributions to Scholarship, Education and Theology

The research and publications sponsored by the FJCO utilize all methodologies (anthropology, sociology, psychology, philology, numismatics, high-definition imaging and theology) and all dimensions of archaeology.

The Foundation is an internationally recognized source of clarity and explanation of the world of Second Temple Judaism and the Palestinian Jesus Movement. The Foundation shares with all interested parties a better grasp of Early Judaism and the Jewish context of Jesus from Nazareth.

Together through the Foundation's work and programs, Jews and Christians join to better comprehend the thoughts of Early Judaism and Jesus' life and message. In addition to discovery and education for the historical record, we contend that open-minded research and knowledge are important for a world being destroyed physically and morally and for humans losing humane values.

All contributions are tax deductible in accordance with your tax advisor's instructions, as the Foundation is IRS approved as a 501(c)3 exempt organization.

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