Coins as Cultural Texts in the World of the New Testament

Dr David H. Wenkel (Moody Bible Institute, USA)

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T.& T.Clark Ltd
01 December 2016

Biblical archaeology

Coins have long been a vital part of the discipline of classical studies of the ancient world. However, many scholars have commented that coins have not been adequately integrated into the study of the New Testament. This book provides an interdisciplinary gateway to the study of numismatics for those who are engaged in biblical studies.

Wenkel argues that coins from the 1st century were cultural texts with communicative power. He establishes a simple yet comprehensive hermeneutic that defines coins as cultural texts and explains how they might be interpreted today. Once coins are understood to be cultural texts, Wenkel proceeds to explain how these texts can be approached from three angles. First, the world in front of the coin is defined as the audience who initially read and responded to coins as cultural texts. The entire Roman Empire used coins for payment. Second, the world of the coin refers to the coin itself – the combination of inscriptions and images. This combination of inscription and image was used ubiquitously as a tool of propaganda. Third, the world behind the coin refers to the world of power and production behind the coins. This third angle explores the concept of authorship of coins as cultural texts.

By: Dr David H. Wenkel (Moody Bible Institute USA)
Imprint: T.& T.Clark Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 463g
ISBN: 9780567670731
ISBN 10: 0567670732
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 December 2016
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

David H. Wenkel is Adjunct Professor of New Testament at Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, USA.

Reviews for Coins as Cultural Texts in the World of the New Testament

Nusimatic evidence stands as one of the most important sources of our knowledge into the world of the New Testament and Dr Wenkel here provides a user-friendly approach to assessing that evidence. Whether you are interested in what the 'tribute penny' (Mark 12:15) was, or what the value or significance of the '30 pieces of silver' for which Jesus was betrayed by Judas, this is an excellent resource for your investigation. The significance and importance of coinage as an over-looked window into the first-century world is here vividly presented. A very useful resource indeed! * Larry J. Kreitzer, Regent's Park College, UK *

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Coins as Cultural Texts in the World of the New Testament

Dr David H. Wenkel (Moody Bible Institute, USA)

$280

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