Book of Genesis Coin – Nation of Elam, Son of Shem
This clear-box presentation features an authentic ancient bronze coin from the kingdom of Elam, a land with deep biblical and historical significance. According to the Book of Genesis, Elam was the son of Shem, making the Elamites one of the earliest nations descended from Noah after the Flood.
Historical Significance:
The kingdom of Elam, centered in present-day southwestern Iran, flourished as one of the great powers of the ancient Near East. Its capital at Susa became a seat of power and culture, referenced in both the Bible and later Persian history. Elamites frequently appear in the Old Testament as a neighboring people, sometimes rivals, sometimes allies, but always part of the larger story of God’s chosen nations.
Coins from Elam connect us to this remarkable culture, which stood at the crossroads of Mesopotamia and Persia. They reflect the continuity of a nation whose roots trace back to the genealogies of Genesis and whose legacy persisted into the Persian and Parthian eras.
A Tangible Link to Scripture:
This coin is more than an artifact of ancient Elam—it is a physical connection to the biblical world, where faith, history, and archaeology converge. By holding it, one holds a piece of the story that begins in Genesis and echoes throughout the ancient Near East.
Book of Genesis Coin – Nation of Elam, Son of Shem
This clear-box presentation features an authentic ancient bronze coin from the kingdom of Elam, a land with deep biblical and historical significance. According to the Book of Genesis, Elam was the son of Shem, making the Elamites one of the earliest nations descended from Noah after the Flood.
Historical Significance:
The kingdom of Elam, centered in present-day southwestern Iran, flourished as one of the great powers of the ancient Near East. Its capital at Susa became a seat of power and culture, referenced in both the Bible and later Persian history. Elamites frequently appear in the Old Testament as a neighboring people, sometimes rivals, sometimes allies, but always part of the larger story of God’s chosen nations.
Coins from Elam connect us to this remarkable culture, which stood at the crossroads of Mesopotamia and Persia. They reflect the continuity of a nation whose roots trace back to the genealogies of Genesis and whose legacy persisted into the Persian and Parthian eras.
A Tangible Link to Scripture:
This coin is more than an artifact of ancient Elam—it is a physical connection to the biblical world, where faith, history, and archaeology converge. By holding it, one holds a piece of the story that begins in Genesis and echoes throughout the ancient Near East.
