Michael P. Theophilos explores the fascinating variety of numismatic contributions to Greek lexicography, pertaining to lexicographic studies of the Second Temple period in general, and the New Testament in particular. Theophilos considers previous scholarly attempts to grapple with, and incorporate, critical numismatic material into the emerging discipline of Greek lexicography - including foundational work by F. Preisigke and E. Kiessling - before outlining his own methodological approach. Theophilos’ then examines the resources available for engaging with the numismatic material, and presents a series of specific case studies throughout the New Testament material. His carefully annotated images of coins draw readers in to a greater understanding of the material culture of the Greco-Roman world, and how this impacted upon the Greek language and the New Testament.
Michael P. Theophilos is Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and Ancient Languages in the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy at the Australian Catholic University, Australia.
List of FiguresList of TablesAcknowledgementsList of AbbreviationsPart One:Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: The History of CoinageChapter 3: The Study of CoinageChapter 4: Critical Issues in the Appeal to CoinagePart Two:Chapter 5: FilosChapter 6: KarpoforosChapter 7: NeokorosChapter 8: Thoes, Eleutheria, Eirini Kai Asfaleia, Kaveiros Chapter 9: CharaktirChapter 10: KtistisChapter 11: Vasileus VasileonConclusionBibliographyIndex of Modern AuthorsIndex of Scripture References and Other Ancient Sources
Significant ground-breaking books such as this are rare and the importance of this book cannot be overstated. It is clear, detailed, and correct in pointing out an unquestionable deficiency in New Testament lexicography making it an excellent book for anyone interested in biblical Greek.
