Tuesday 7 April 2015

'Coinage and Power in Ancient Israel' at the Museum of Art History in Vienna


'Coinage and Power in Ancient Israel' at the Museum of Art History in Vienna

Ancient Jewish coins were minted from the fourth century BC to the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD; they offer unique insights into the history and civilization of ancient Israel. Coins document the period of Persian rule, the time of the Hasmonean dynasty, the reign of Herod the Great, and, last but not least, they bear witness to the two Jewish-Roman wars. In AD 135 the Second Jewish War, also known as the Bar... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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