Mark 1:16-20: Funding Herodian Temple Renovations: Fishermen’s Tax Contributions

Fish as a Luxury Good  Certain fish from Galilee, particularly salted varieties from towns like Magdala, were delicacies among Roman elites. These exports reached Rome’s upper classes, placing Galilean fishermen at the intersection of local needs and luxury consumption.  Economic and Social Structures  Fishing Guilds and Cooperative Ventures  Fishermen formed cooperatives, sharing boats, nets, and…