The Money of the Bible - George Charles Williamson

[The Librarian]

...amongst other things, presents in the form of beautifully illustrated diagrams all the weights and measures and currencies discussed in the Bible.

These can be a bit bamboozling ... for example do you know the difference between a drachma and a denarius?Could you explain how many Minas made a Talent?What was the modern value of the Lepton used by the widow at the temple, and given favorable mention by Jesus saying her sacrifice was more valuable than those given by the wealthy as "she gave all she had"?

As these ancient currencies are frequently mentioned in the scriptures, its good to have some knowledge about them. If you would like some further detailed information about the various forms currency discussed in the Bible, there is a very good reference work called:

"The Money of the Bible" by Bible scholar George Charles Williamson.

The_Money_of_the_Bible_-_George_Williamson.pdf