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Dr David H. Wenkel

Coins as Cultural Texts in the World of the New Testament

Dr David H. Wenkel

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T.& T.Clark Ltd
28 June 2018
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.
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Imprint:   T.& T.Clark Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm, 
Weight:   318g
ISBN:   9780567682642
ISBN 10:   0567682641
Pages:   224
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Audience:   College/higher education ,  A / AS level ,  Further / Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Coins as Cultural Texts Chapter 2: Coins as Speech-Acts Chapter 3: Coins as Currency Chapter 4: Coins as Context Section I: The World in Front of the Coin: Payment Chapter 5: Payment and Trust Chapter 6: Payment and Fear Chapter 7: Payment and Taxes Section II: The World Of the Coin: Propaganda Chapter 8: Propaganda and Language Chapter 9: Propaganda and Dating Chapter 10: Propaganda and Roman Images Chapter 11: Propaganda and Jewish Images Chapter 12: Propaganda and Metallurgy Section III: The World Behind the Coin: Power Chapter 13: Power and Identity Chapter 14: Power and Presence Chapter 15: Power and Production Chapter 16: Conclusion Index

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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