ANNOUNCING AN IMPORTANT NEW DOCUMENTARY
JEWS & CHRISTIANS: A JOURNEY OF FAITH
For the first time ever, a documentary that explores common beliefs, traditions and
rituals shared by Judaism and Christianity. It also examines how contemporary
Jews and Christians perceive each other, confront prejudice and stereotypes, and
how they can understand and respect one another despite their differences.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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What Jews believe, what Christians believe
American Jews and Christians discover their roots in the land of Israel
The Torah – “We share a book” – (Martin Buber)
Ancient Jewish teachings and rituals adapted and absorbed by Christianity
Influence of the Psalms on Christian prayer
Covenant, Circumcision, Baptism
How the Mikvah (Jewish ritual purification) influenced Christian Baptism
The Messiah – Jewish & Christian perspectives
Yom Kippur compared with Ash Wednesday - sin, atonement, forgiveness
Passover and Easter – similarities and differences
Parting of the way
History of misunderstanding revealed through liturgy, art and propaganda
Holocaust education – Christians visit Holocaust Museum; Holocaust
survivor visits parochial schools
Reconciliation and understanding
Catholic-Jewish Educational Enrichment Program - Rabbis & Priests teach
in one another’s religious schools
B’nai Brith Anti-Defamation League & Archdiocese of Boston – Sensitivity
training for Sunday school teachers
Interfaith encounter group
Frank impressions of Jews and Christians who attend each others services
for the first time
AVAILABLE WITH A STUDY GUIDE FOR:
 HISTORY CLASSES
 COMPARATIVE RELIGION CLASSES
 INTERFAITH WORKSHOPS
 BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
JEWS & CHRISTIANS: A JOURNEY OF FAITH
Winner!
- ANGEL AWARD For excellence in media.
We believe a greater understanding of the history between Christians and
Jews can contribute to strengthening religion’s role as a peacemaker.
- Luis Lugo – director The Pew Charitable Trusts Religion program
A Stunning Achievement! A documentary that breaks new ground in
furthering positive Christian-Jewish relations.
- Rabbi A. James Rudin – The American Jewish Committee
I believe that this educational resource has the possibility to invigorate
communities around this country who want to develop new habits of
interaction.
- Dr. Christopher M. Leighton, Institute for Christian & Jewish Studies
The highly professional production values add to making this a most
attractive piece…Great scenery, personal interviews, or eavesdropping on
dialogue and action. This variety of presentation offers the possibility of
many people finding that to which they relate. Not only do I heartily
recommend using this video, I urge it!
- Susan B. Stone – reviewer, Congregations Magazine, Alban Institute
In-depth commentary by some of the foremost biblical scholars and theologians.
1. Dr. Marvin Wilson-Prof. of Biblical Studies, Gordon College
2. Dr. Krister Stendahl- Prof. Emeritus, Harvard Divinity School
3. Dr. Amy-Jill Levine-Prof. of New Testament Studies, Vanderbilt University
4. Dr. James Charlesworth- Prof. of New Testament, Princeton Theological Seminary
5. Dr. Harvey Cox- Prof. of Divinity, Harvard Divinity School
6. Dr. David Gordis-President, Hebrew College
7. Dr. Stephen Katz-Director, Center for Judaic Studies, Boston University
8. Dr. Jon Levenson- Prof. of Jewish Studies, Harvard Divinity School
9. Dr. Anthony Saldirini- Prof. Of Theology, Boston College
10. Rev. Dr. Hubert Locke – Dean Emeritus of Public Affairs, University of Washington
11. Sister Mary Boys- Prof. of Practical Theology, Union Theological Seminary
12. Rabbi Irving Greenberg- Chair, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council
13. Rabbi A. James Rudin, Sr. Interreligious Advisor, American Jewish Committee
14. Rabbi Leon Klenicki-Dir., Interfaith Affairs Dept, Anti-Defamation League
15. Rabbi David Rosen- Director, Interreligious Affairs, The American Jewish Committee
16. Dr. Alon Goshen-Gottstein- Director, Elijah School, Jerusalem
17. Dr. Chana Safrai-Shalom Hartman Institute, Hebrew University, Jerusalem
18. SoniaWeitz, Holocaust Survivor- St. John the Baptist Middle School Class, Holocaust
Center, Peabody, Mass.
19. Dr. Eugene Fisher- Interfaith Director, National Conference of Catholic Bishops
20. Dr. Chris Leighton-Executive Director, Institute For Christian & Jewish Studies,
Baltimore, Md.
21. Rev. Father Philemon Sevastiades-Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
22. Dwight Pryor- Pres., Center for Judaic-Christian Studies, Dayton, Ohio
23. Rabbi Stephen Wylen - Author, "The Jews In The Time of Jesus"
24. Claire Pfann-Univ. of the Holy Land, Center for the Study of Early Christianity
25. Rev. Dr. Goran Larsson- Dir. Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies & Research
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JEWS & CHRISTIANS: A JOURNEY OF FAITH
PRICE LIST
DVD/VHS for home video use…………………………………………………$29.95
Shipping & Handling…………………………………………………………..$ 4.95
Total……………………………………………………………………….…….$34.90
DVD/VHS w/ study guide & public performance rights………………………99.00
(Total running time: 1 hour 56 minutes)
Shipping & handling……………………………………………………………$ 4.95
Total………………………………………………………………………………$103.95
For study guide use with DVD: Chapter headings in the study guide correlate
with chapters on the DVD menu.
For study guide use with VHS: At the first frame of picture set the time counter
on your VCR to zero.