I also see in Torah and the Prophets a lot of talk about false weights. That's corruption right there, but just now thought after reading your post, maybe it's also referring to character and deeds.
Daniel 5, a very interesting narrative of kings, power, false gods, arrogance, judgment...
I found the book "The Creature From Jekyl Island" to also be a excellent book on the topic of money and banking both historical and current.
Mene, Mene, tekel, tekel : “numbered, numbered, weighed, divided.” as the 'writing on the wall'.
I find these to possibly be related subjects.
If/when all subjects and items are numbered, weighed and divided in more ways than one, the end is near.
Wow! I think you are on to something.
I also see in Torah and the Prophets a lot of talk about false weights. That's corruption right there, but just now thought after reading your post, maybe it's also referring to character and deeds.
Daniel 5, a very interesting narrative of kings, power, false gods, arrogance, judgment...
Thanks for the link. Mises.org has a lot of free books about economic history too.