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Serious collectors soon recognize that numismatics are a tangible connection to living history and that well written resources are the key to making that connection. While contemporary history is the focus of a majority of numismatic reference books, few collectors know that the first and most informative book on the beginning of money and its impact on human history is found in the Bible. Centuries before modern archaeologist discovered and began excavating historical sites mentioned in the Scriptures and other historical texts, high grade examples of gold, silver and bronze coins from ancient history had surfaced around the world and finding their way into serious collections. Kenneth Bressett, editor of the famous "Red Book" of United States coins and author of multiple books on coins in history, has taken the review of ancient coins to new heights with his 2nd edition of "Money of the Bible". Beginning with the history and writing of the earliest civilizations found in the fertile crescent (modern Iraq, Syria, and Israel), Bressett traces the development of language, commerce, and coinage from the Sumerians and Egyptians in 2000 BC to the post-Roman, early Christian kingdoms of the first millennium. To do justice to this challenge, Bressett selects the best examples of coins of the period, provides vivid, high resolution, color enlargements of coin obverses and reverses, and presents a powerful and compelling story that both connects and animates the historical facts with the timeless account of bibical narratives. Not only does this presentation bring the well known Bible stories to life, it undergirds the historical accuracy and impact of biblical accounts that are often targets for skeptics and critical review by secular historians and archaeologists. Printed in a large, 13"X10" art-presentation format, Bressett employs a thirteen chapter, thematic approach to develop his survey of coins in history, beginning in the Old Testament and extending into the New Testament period. Aside from the obvious impact of coins on trade and empire expansion, he also links the multiple uses of coins to animate the teachings of Jesus and the spiritual principles found in the Bible. In combination with these stories, the coin facts surrounding the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and the beginning of the church are well documented. As both a numismatic and biblical resource, "Money of the Bible" is, by far, the best publication I have found to date and a great tool to share my faith and my love for coins with others.Read full review
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