Introduction
My name is Father John Kingsbury, C.Ss.R., D.Min. and I am pastor of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Annapolis, MD. The “C.Ss.R.” after my name means I belong to a Religious Congregation commonly known as the Redemptorists. Our Religious Congregation was founded by St. Alphonsus Liguori in Italy in 1732 and we first came to this country in 1832.
This blog concerns my interests in Biblical Coins and I take care of the Redemptorist Biblical Coin Collection. A small section of this collection is now on exhibit at the Charles Carroll House in Annapolis next to our Rectory (109 Duke of Gloucester). Charles Carroll was the only Roman Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence and spoke in support of Religious Freedom as our country was being founded.
In this blog I will explore various ancient coins that are connected with the Christian Scriptures (mostly the Gospels). At times I also will make note of various books that will be helpful with this topic. Under any coin I will post there will be a summary of information for that coin. Usually it will include:
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the City the coin was minted;
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Date of minting or span of years if exact date is not known;
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the Denomination of the coin;
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what is found on the front of the coin (Obverse);
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what is found on the back of the coin (Reverse);
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a Reference code number that can be used to further identify the coin.
Thanks for visiting site and check back every once and a while to see what new material I have found!
In the Redeemer,
Father Jack
Here I am as “Eleazar the Moneychanger!”
Joe Sermarini said,
March 16, 2008 at 8:40 pm
I look forward to reading your future entries. Take care, Joe
Daniel F. said,
March 19, 2008 at 4:36 am
Finally someone has come up with a fascinating look into the scriptural past through currency. Thanks! -Dan
Anonymous said,
March 27, 2008 at 7:57 pm
A connection between God and money that puts money into its proper perspective — that the coins on the eyes of the body depicted in the Shroud of Turin could inform its authenticity is fascinating — please keep it up!!
Kathleen said,
April 16, 2008 at 12:53 pm
What a treat to be able to find out all these things about early coins. Your research is impressive and I will pass the information along to my newly minted coin enthusiasts. Especially the part about the widow’s mite.
Scott Head said,
July 25, 2008 at 1:25 am
Great idea for a blog, glad you are doing this. Looking forward to catching up on all you have done so far and what will come in the future.
Andy said,
March 19, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Congratulations.
Great outfit!
Kathleen King said,
April 16, 2009 at 5:15 pm
We had an opportunity to see your collection today – Thank You. My grandparents and I appreciated your description of each coin. Thank you for spending time with us.
Paula OSsR said,
June 18, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Dear Fr Jack,
Thanks for sending the link to you very interesting blog! I will be back, and will certainly share it with the others here.
Paula
Alex said,
October 28, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Hi Father, I checked out your collection/gallery on Forum Ancient Coins (which provided the link to this blog). An amazing collection! Thanks again for your insight into the world of New Testament coins and those palm counterpunches.
God bless,
Alex
sridharan said,
November 5, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Hello Pastor,
nice collects you have,