The Roman Empire has long held pride of place in the collective memory of scholars, politicians, and the general public in the western world. In Money, Culture,

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Reconceptualizes economic theory as a tool for understanding the Roman monetary system and its social and cultural contexts.

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This beautifully designed, full-color textbook introduces the Roman background of the New Testament by immersing students in the life and culture of the thrivin