List of Figures List of Tables Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Part One: Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: The History of Coinage Chapter 3: The Study of Coinage Chapter 4: Critical Issues in the Appeal to Coinage Part Two: Chapter 5: Filos Chapter 6: Karpoforos Chapter 7: Neokoros Chapter 8: Thoes, Eleutheria, Eirini Kai Asfaleia, Kaveiros Chapter 9: Charaktir Chapter 10: Ktistis Chapter 11: Vasileus Vasileon Conclusion Bibliography Index of Modern Authors Index of Scripture References and Other Ancient Sources
Considers the value of incorporating numismatics in Greek lexicography, drawing specific outcomes for the study of the New Testament through carefully selected case studies.
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.
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.
*Reading Religion*
The case studies offer significant contributions, and the book as a
whole makes a commendable pro-seminar textbook for scholars and
graduate students.
*Religious Studies Review*
The methodological discussion has the potential to help shape the
future of Greek lexicography and, especially, the tools upon which
students and scholars rely. Theophilos’s study is sure to leave an
impression on the field. Scholars of the New Testament and early
Christianity are in his debt.
*Journal of Language, Culture, and Religion*
‘Theophilos’ invaluable, original and innovative research breaks
new ground methodologically in bringing together the usually
disparate specialties of numismatics, lexicography and New
Testament studies. All three areas will substantially benefit from
this scholarly, robust and up to date critical appraisal and the
subsequent series of case studies. It is highly recommended for
numismatists and Neutestamentler, and will extend lexicographers
beyond their usual recourse to papyrology and epigraphy.
*Alanna Nobbs, Macquarie University, Australia*
In this eloquent volume, the author equips his reader to appreciate
and to understand two long established and technical fields of
study: numismatics and lexicography. New Testament scholars are
encouraged to recognise not only the significant contribution that
coin inscriptions can make to lexicography, but also how such
insights into the Greek language might illuminate New Testament
Texts. Theophilos combines a sophisticated approach with critical
rigor and lucid accessibility.
*Mary Marshall, Oxford University, UK*
This book is an invaluable contribution to the field of New
Testament vocabulary studies and lexicography, a “must read” for
novices and specialists alike. It eruditely and amply exemplifies
the shortcomings in our lexicons and translations, all of which
combine to hinder our full understanding. Essential for improving
this state of affairs is a focus on the wealth of non-literary
evidence for the contemporary language, most of it not yet properly
explored. Coins have been the most neglected; Theophilos remedies
this gap, makes exciting a subject that at first sight might appear
dry and inaccessible, and leads the way forward with further
discoveries.
*Anne Thompson, Cambridge University, the Cambridge Greek Lexicon
Project, UK*
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