MAGOS Foundation

THE “WISE MEN” AS MODELS OF INSPIRATION

The Magos Foundation invites you to follow the paths of wisdom through historical and contemporary journeys. Its ambition is to act in the face of the great challenge of interreligious and intercultural dialogue.

Following the path of these wise men and exploring the roots of their legacy is to encounter Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Hinduism, Catholicism, and Islam. A bridge between people, civilizations, and religions.

MAGOS Foundation® is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to disseminating and promoting the meeting between peoples and religions.

The MAGOS FOUNDATION —under Spanish law— and the MAGOS ENDOWMENT FUND —under French law— were created to share, transmit, and foster those values intrinsically linked to the etymology of the word “Magi”: generosity, altruism, diversity, tolerance, and the closeness of individuals, regardless of their origin.

THE COLLECTIONS

The Foundation is the custodian of an art collection dedicated to the great sages of the history of humanity found in the “three Abrahamic religions,” as well as to certain Eastern kings known for their support of peaceful coexistence between cultures and religions. The flagship collection is dedicated to the most celebrated Eastern kings in the history of humanity: the Magi, also known as “The Three Wise Men.”

AREAS OF ACTION

  • Cultural Activities

  • Humanitarian and Charitable Actions

  • Educational Programs

  • Awareness of Major Causes

Educational Programs

The interactive designs of the exhibition spaces will be used as educational areas to invite school groups and will allow for an understanding of specific themes.

DISCOVERY OF THE GREAT EMPIRES OF ANTIQUITY

The great epic of the Magi leads us to discover the Pandian Kingdom of the magus Gaspard (India and Sri Lanka), the Parthian Empire of the magus Melchior (Persia), as well as the Roman Empire and its dependencies like the Kingdom of Mauretania, which, thanks to its king Juba II, was a reference for knowledge and culture. The Kingdom of Axum of the magus Balthazar in Africa was one of the four great powers of its time, alongside Persia, Rome, and China.

The journey of the Magi allows us to better understand the fundamental element that united people and civilizations: trade, thanks especially to the incense route and the Silk Road.

WHAT THE WEST OWES TO THE EAST

It is the early Eastern Christian theologians who have influenced our Western beliefs and popular traditions related to the Magi. Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Christian Empire, undoubtedly enhanced the legacy of the Magi.

The rapprochement between East and West is part of the construction of European cultures and mentalities, particularly due to the influence of the Phoenicians and Carthaginians since the 10th century B.C.

Evidenced by the first known representation of a magician dating back to prehistory, found in an open cave near Jaén, in Andalusia. On the stone, there are three letters engraved in Punic or Carthaginian script to the left of a figurative being. They represent the word mgš or mgsh (magosh), which means “the wise”.

EDUCATING ABOUT RELIGIOUS EVENTS RATHER THAN RELIGIONS THROUGH THE LENS OF THE MAGI

Discovering the different religions of the Magi and the interpretations of the prophecies of great Hebrew figures allows us to “know more than believe.” The legacy of the Magi leads us to understand events related to other religions, such as the first Hijra in Islam, the nativity in the Quran, or the fire festival in Iran.

Sponsors
Collaborators

HOW TO GET THERE?

MALAGA, CITY OF MUSEUMS

  • “Agrupación de las Cofradías” Museum, old hospital San Juan (s. XVII)

    C. Muro de San Julián, 2, Distrito Centro, 29008 Málaga

  • From November 16, 2024, to January 28, 2025

    Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

VENTA DE ENTRADAS
Follow us

Contact us

    © Copyright – TESORO DE LOS MAGOS – A creation of # FANS Marketing
    Legal Notice – Privacy Policy – Cookie Policy