About Professor James H. Charlesworth

Professor Charlesworth with Iskando Kando, the Christian Arab who delivered the Dead Sea Scrolls

Educator, Author, Researcher, Editor

Professor, Author, and Editor of over 200 Books on Biblical Research and Archaeology
Ph.D., Duke University, Phi Beta Kappa
Fulbright Scholar, Edinburgh, UK
Alexander Humboldt Scholar, Tubingen
Lady Davis Professor, Hebrew University, Jerusalem
Joseph Chair, Gregorianum, Rome
Director and Editor, Princeton Dead Sea Scrolls Project
George L. Collard Professor of New Testament Language and Literature, Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary
Founder and President, Foundation on Judaism and Christian Origins (FJCO.org)
Expert in languages of Dead Sea Scrolls, Hebrew Bible, New Testament, and other ancient documents
Ordained Methodist Minister

(Photo at left is Professor Charlesworth with Khalil “Kando” Iskander Shahin, the Christian Arab who delivered the Dead Sea Scrolls from their young discoverers to scholars and the modern world. 1990s in Jerusalem)

International Reach and Responsiveness

Honored in more than 40 countries for contributions to biblical archaeology, research, history, and education. Invited presenter in North and South America, Europe, Middle-East, Asia, and Africa.

Invited guest speaker on History Channel, Discovery, Fox News, BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and other news media.

(Photo at right: Migdal Excavations, Lower Galilee - Charlesworth with Dina Avshalom-Gorni, excavation director with the Israel Antiquities Authority.)

Publications for All Audiences

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(Photo at left shows lost writings found by Charlesworth with image experts at Rochester Institute of Technology, Xerox Corporation, and Kodak.)

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On the Occasion of Retirement as Emeritus Professor

"You have enriched the fields..."

"That was my first exposure to the Rev. Dr. James H. Charlesworth..."

ALAN CULPEPPER: "Your bibliography of publications reflects years of creative and disciplined work, but you have also enriched scholarship by the collaborative projects and conferenced you have convened and led..."

"That was my first exposure to the Rev. Dr. James H. Charlesworth..."

BRENT STRAWN: "...Jim wanted to hire me on the Dead Sea Scrolls project. It was literally an answer to prayer. And I never had another doubt about my decision..."

"With sadness and joy I respond..."

"That was my first exposure to the Rev. Dr. James H. Charlesworth..."

"The enormous impact Charlesworth's publications have had on Biblical scholarship is impossible..."

DAN HALES: "...to the Seminary's invitation for letters of tribute and comment upon your 'retirement' from PTS as a most distinguished faculty member and leader in your field, well known and highly respected throughout the world."

"The enormous impact Charlesworth's publications have had on Biblical scholarship is impossible..."

"Professor Charlesworth's scholarly breadth and erudition in languages, biblical studies, and Judaism are remarkable..."

"The enormous impact Charlesworth's publications have had on Biblical scholarship is impossible..."

FLORENTINA BADALANOVA GELLER: "Professor James Charlesworth stands out as an extraordinary scholar who has made a seminal contribution to the fields of Biblical studies, and the studies of Judaeo-Christian Apocryphal and Pseudepigraphic heritage..."

"One does not have to be a prophet to predict..."

"Professor Charlesworth's scholarly breadth and erudition in languages, biblical studies, and Judaism are remarkable..."

HERMANN LICHTENBERGER: "I always admired your knowledge of languages and your erudition in texts which are decisive for understanding and editing this literature. The many books and articles you have published give testimony of your profound learning and teaching..."

"Professor Charlesworth's scholarly breadth and erudition in languages, biblical studies, and Judaism are remarkable..."

JOHAN FERREIRA: "But even more inspiring than his erudition was Professor Charlesworth's passion for the study of ancient scriptures, which always became very much alive under his penetrating analysis..."

"It is hard to define his limits when his works cover (such a long list of subjects and reflections)..."

"You, more than any scholar I have known, have modeled an integrative, multi-tasking form of scholarship, that involves the whole of a person's life..."

JOHN KUTSKO: "In addition to being generous, he is generative. His work and contribution to the field is creative, defying the narrow and narrowing interests that increasingly define a CV..."

"You, more than any scholar I have known, have modeled an integrative, multi-tasking form of scholarship, that involves the whole of a person's life..."

LOREN STUCKENBRUCK: "You have never retired from learning new things, engaging in new ideas, and in seeking out that which is significant for both people of faith and those who struggle for meaning in a complex world..."

"Professor Charlesworth's contributions to Biblical Archaeology far surpass his numerous publications and lectures..."

"You, more than any scholar I have known, have modeled an integrative, multi-tasking form of scholarship, that involves the whole of a person's life..."

"Professor Charlesworth's contributions to Biblical Archaeology far surpass his numerous publications and lectures..."

GEORGE MAKRAUER: "The respect, deference, and cooperation I've seen offered him by international professionals in archaeology, let along by his general-interest audiences, evidences the compelling..."

About Professor James H. Charlesworth

Educator, Author, Researcher, Editor

International Reach and Responsiveness

Publications for All Audiences

Add Excitement and Enlightenment to your Event

At Your Church, Synagogue, School, or Business

Customized Educational Programs for Large or Small Audiences

As Leader/Guide of Your Extended Holy Land Tour

As Leader/Guide of Your Extended Holy Land Tour

Customized Educational Programs for Large or Small Audiences

As Leader/Guide of Your Extended Holy Land Tour

Customized Educational Programs for Large or Small Audiences

Customized Educational Programs for Large or Small Audiences

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On the Occasion of Retirement as Emeritus Professor

"You have enriched the fields..."

"That was my first exposure to the Rev. Dr. James H. Charlesworth..."

"That was my first exposure to the Rev. Dr. James H. Charlesworth..."

"That was my first exposure to the Rev. Dr. James H. Charlesworth..."

"That was my first exposure to the Rev. Dr. James H. Charlesworth..."

"That was my first exposure to the Rev. Dr. James H. Charlesworth..."

"With sadness and joy I respond..."

"That was my first exposure to the Rev. Dr. James H. Charlesworth..."

"The enormous impact Charlesworth's publications have had on Biblical scholarship is impossible..."

"The enormous impact Charlesworth's publications have had on Biblical scholarship is impossible..."

"Professor Charlesworth's scholarly breadth and erudition in languages, biblical studies, and Judaism are remarkable..."

"The enormous impact Charlesworth's publications have had on Biblical scholarship is impossible..."

"One does not have to be a prophet to predict..."

"Professor Charlesworth's scholarly breadth and erudition in languages, biblical studies, and Judaism are remarkable..."

"Professor Charlesworth's scholarly breadth and erudition in languages, biblical studies, and Judaism are remarkable..."

"Professor Charlesworth's scholarly breadth and erudition in languages, biblical studies, and Judaism are remarkable..."

"Professor Charlesworth's scholarly breadth and erudition in languages, biblical studies, and Judaism are remarkable..."

"Professor Charlesworth's scholarly breadth and erudition in languages, biblical studies, and Judaism are remarkable..."

"It is hard to define his limits when his works cover (such a long list of subjects and reflections)..."

"You, more than any scholar I have known, have modeled an integrative, multi-tasking form of scholarship, that involves the whole of a person's life..."

"You, more than any scholar I have known, have modeled an integrative, multi-tasking form of scholarship, that involves the whole of a person's life..."

"You, more than any scholar I have known, have modeled an integrative, multi-tasking form of scholarship, that involves the whole of a person's life..."

"You, more than any scholar I have known, have modeled an integrative, multi-tasking form of scholarship, that involves the whole of a person's life..."

"You, more than any scholar I have known, have modeled an integrative, multi-tasking form of scholarship, that involves the whole of a person's life..."

"Professor Charlesworth's contributions to Biblical Archaeology far surpass his numerous publications and lectures..."

"You, more than any scholar I have known, have modeled an integrative, multi-tasking form of scholarship, that involves the whole of a person's life..."

"Professor Charlesworth's contributions to Biblical Archaeology far surpass his numerous publications and lectures..."

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