Greg Magee
Founder of Coins from the Bible
Greg Magee is the founder of Coins from the Bible, an educational ministry and resource dedicated to connecting the Bible with the historical world in which its events took place. His passion for ancient biblical coins has grown into more than 25 years of collecting and research, using these tangible pieces of history to help others explore Scripture through archaeology, numismatics, historical research, and biblical context.
Through Coins from the Bible, Greg shares ancient coins connected to biblical people, places, and events, along with research, educational resources, articles, presentations, and media. His goal is to make biblical history accessible to collectors, Christians, and anyone interested in exploring the historical context and evidence surrounding Scripture.
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King Herod Agrippa I Acts Chapter 12
This Herod was Agrippa I, grandson of Herod the Great, made king of Judea by Claudius in AD 41. He cultivated Jewish favor while remaining Rome’s client. Removing the apostles looked like prudent politics: Jesus had...
Felix and Festus coins
Jesus told His disciples they would stand before governors and kings “as a testimony” and that the Spirit would give them the words (Matthew 10:17-20). Decades later that promise played out in Caesarea, recorded with...
What Are the Coins from the Bible? A Beginner’s Guide to Biblical Money
Ancient coins are among the most fascinating archaeological discoveries connected to Scripture. More than simple currency, these coins provide tangible evidence of the rulers, governments, economies, and cultures...