The “Friend of Jerusalem Perspective” program provides individuals, families, congregations, businesses and organizations the opportunity to participate in a unique, Jerusalem-based work. Through this program you can influence coming generations of Bible scholars, Bible translators, clergy and lay-workers, who serve their congregations in a variety of capacities.
Jerusalem Perspective (JP) was founded by David Bivin, who has lived in Israel since 1963. From 1987 to 1999 Bivin published Jerusalem Perspective edited and published a print magazine that presented articles on the life and teachings of Jesus in their original cultural and linguistic settings. Since 1999 Jerusalem Perspective has continued to publish articles online. JP’s current editor, Joshua Tilton, took up the mantle from David Bivin in 2025, after having worked closely with David for twelve years on the Life of Yeshua project.
In Israel, people refer to the financial supporters of a research or educational organization as “Friends.” For example, financial supporters of the Hebrew University are called “Friends of the Hebrew University.” Financial supporters of our efforts are called “Friends of Jerusalem Perspective.” The contributions of “Friends” aid in funding research projects and educational outreach programs initiated by Jerusalem Perspective.
You may become involved in this unique work by becoming a “Friend of Jerusalem Perspective.” Your contributions can assure that Jerusalem Perspective will not only continue to survive, but that JP will continue to grow and flourish.
“Friends of Jerusalem Perspective” enjoy significant benefits, including:
- The satisfaction of making possible the dissemination of more accurate knowledge about Jesus’ teaching;
- Full access to JP’s Premium Content membership (a $60/year value);
- Access to our online course: Aleph-Bet: Hebrew Reading and Writing for Christians in 17 Easy Lessons;
- Your own JP email address, if you would like one, e.g., DavidDavidson@Friends.JerusalemPerspective.com.
- Free downloads of all eBooks from the JP Bookstore.
The following are the “Friends of Jerusalem Perspective” membership categories, named after the Gates of the Old City of Jerusalem, and the recurring dues for each:
- Jaffa Gate (Regular): $300 recurring annual payment or $25 recurring monthly payment;
- Damascus Gate (Fellow): $50 recurring monthly payment (=$600 per year);
- Lion’s Gate (Sponsor): $100 recurring monthly payment (= $1,200 per year);
- Zion Gate (Patron): $1,000 per month (= $12,000 per year)
If you require additional information, please email support@jerusalemperspective.com for more details.
To upgrade your account to become a “Friend of Jerusalem Perspective” visit the JP Bookstore or click on the button below:
