Routledge Divina Moneta: Coins in Religion and Ritual Vol 2

Explore the complex connection between currency and spiritual practice with Divina Moneta: Coins in Religion and Ritual: 2. Part of the Religion and Money in the Middle Ages series, this edited collection from Routledge examines how coins serve religious and ritual purposes across various cultures and historical periods. This volume engages with the theory of the material turn by using numismatic evidence to provide a fresh account of coin use in ritual contexts. While coins are a fundamental part of material culture in many societies, few publications have analyzed them through this specific lens. This work fills that gap, offering an evidence-based series of discussions that look at the role of money in sacred settings. Ideal for students, researchers, and historians, this book provides a detailed look at how physical currency functions beyond simple economics. By focusing on the ritual use of coins, the text offers a richer understanding of how material objects shape human belief and practice throughout history.