Star of Bethlehem
Here we see a star over a Ram. A star means a great event is happening and the Ram represents the land of Judea and Syria.
Some then have used this coin to think about the Star of Bethlehem. Meaning a star over Judea tells us that something wonderful is happening!
Some then have used this coin to think about the Star of Bethlehem. Meaning a star over Judea tells us that something wonderful is happening!
Aretas IV - One of the Magi?
Aretas IV was the leader of the Nabatean Kingdom that is east of Judea.
The major export of Nabatea was incense! So it makes sense that he could have been one of the Magi who visited Jesus!
The major export of Nabatea was incense! So it makes sense that he could have been one of the Magi who visited Jesus!
Flight into Egypt
The Holy Family has to flee to Egypt because Herod was looking for them.
This coin is from this time period and if you look at the right side of the coin you can see wheat tied together. Egypt was well known for being able to grow a lot of wheat and ship it all over the Roman Empire!
This coin is from this time period and if you look at the right side of the coin you can see wheat tied together. Egypt was well known for being able to grow a lot of wheat and ship it all over the Roman Empire!
The wheat is kind of hard to see but I think I can count six of them!
