Discussion of the “Tribute Penny”
By David Hendin Dear Mr. Hendin—How do you know that the denarius of Tiberius with the MAXIM PONTIF reverse is really the “Tribute penny” that is mentioned in Mark 12. How do you know it [...]
Dead Sea Legends by David Hendin
By David Hendin A couple of my friends from Jerusalem, died in the mid 1990s. They were especially interesting because of the key roles they played in the Dead Sea Scrolls drama. Ironically, [...]
Biblical Coins: The True Collector
by David Hendin I cannot tell a lie. It is summer, and I am lazy. So I am going to rehash something I have said (and written) before, in the hope that it will find some new eyes. I have always [...]
Antiquities: How to buy an authentic Biblical gift for your Pastor
When it comes to buying antiquities for your pastor there are a few things that you will want to look into before just buying a gift. As a lay person, you will want to have an idea of what you [...]
Biblical Oil Lamp: Thy Word is a Lamp Unto my Feet
I remember when I had the strange idea to make an olive oil lamp at home. I was studying the parable of the ten virgins and their oil lamps when it occurred to me that I did not know how olive [...]
New Testament Coin of Pontius Pilate
Finding a meaningful gift for a pastor, mentor, or parent can be difficult at times. Zak’s Antiquities has many artifacts that will make incredible gifts that will be prized for generations to [...]
