Byzantine Coins Influenced by the Shroud of Christ

Numerous studies have been conducted on Byzantine coins, but there is still no consensus on the figures' representations, particularly those related to Jesus Christ. This book is the first to extensively discuss the effigy of Christ on Byzantine coins, comparing it to the image of Jesus Christ on the Shroud, the most important Relic of Christianity. It offers a numismatic analysis and a historical-religious study, demonstrating the significant influence of the Shroud in the Byzantine era.

Format: Hardback
Length: 354 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2021
Publisher: Jenny Stanford Publishing

Numerous studies have been conducted on Byzantine coins, yet there remains no consensus on the precise details of the figures depicted on these coins, particularly those related to Jesus Christ. The insights gained from the studies on the Holy Shroud, the most revered relic in Christianity, have led to fresh interpretations. This groundbreaking book stands as the first in the world to delve extensively into the effigy of Christ, despite its immense popularity and collection among numismatists. Moreover, the book establishes a connection between the various images of the Redeemer on Byzantine coins and the image of Jesus Christ on the Shroud, the most significant relic in Christianity. Collectors, eager to explore not only the numismatic aspects of these coins but also their historical and religious significance, will find this book highly intriguing. Furthermore, the book showcases the profound influence that the Shroud exerted during the Byzantine era.

Numerous studies have been carried out on Byzantine coins, yet there remains no consensus on the precise details of the figures depicted on these coins, particularly those related to Jesus Christ. The insights gained from the studies on the Holy Shroud, the most revered relic in Christianity, have led to fresh interpretations. This groundbreaking book stands as the first in the world to delve extensively into the effigy of Christ, despite its immense popularity and collection among numismatists. Moreover, the book establishes a connection between the various images of the Redeemer on Byzantine coins and the image of Jesus Christ on the Shroud, the most significant relic in Christianity. Collectors, eager to explore not only the numismatic aspects of these coins but also their historical and religious significance, will find this book highly intriguing. Furthermore, the book showcases the profound influence that the Shroud exerted during the Byzantine era.

Weight: 857g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789814877886