In just a few weeks, we will have copies of The New Testament in Antiquity in our warehouse. Engaging, academically robust, richly illustrated, and relevant to the modern student, it carefully develops how Jewish and Hellenistic cultures formed the essential environment in which the New Testament authors wrote their books and letters. I have advance copies in my office; trust me, it is a thing of beauty. Each page is a work of art with carefully-selected photos and illustrations (they're not just window-dressing). Does anyone know the coin on the cover and its history?
At SBL in Boston we had a chance to sit down with all the authors (Gary Burge, Lynn Cohick, and Gene Green). Enjoy the video. --Jesse
The coin is the most famous of the Judea Capta coins. They were first minted by Vespasian, to celebrate Titus' (Vesbasian's son) capture of Judea in the First Jewish Revolt. The imprint on the left and right reads Judea Capta (Judea Conquered). The SC at the bottom represents the amount a sestertius.
Posted by: Daniel Doleys | Friday, January 09, 2009 at 11:33 PM
If I'm not mistaken, it is the Judea Capta coin minted by Vespasian to celebrate the caputre of Jerusalem in 70 CE
Posted by: Kevin W. Woodruff, Temple Baptist Seminary | Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 02:36 PM
That's right...And if you watch the video you'll see that one theme woven throughout the text is ancient coins. The coin on the cover comes from Harlan Berk's collection. Check out the Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. collection at www.harlanjberk.com
Posted by: Jesse | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 09:06 AM