Wealth, Poverty, and Charity in Jewish Antiquity

Wealth, Poverty, and Charity in Jewish Antiquity
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 301
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ISBN-10 : 9780520386891
ISBN-13 : 0520386892
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Download or read book Wealth, Poverty, and Charity in Jewish Antiquity written by Gregg Gardner and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction -- The wealth of the early rabbis -- Harvest allocations for the poor -- Charity laws -- Giving mammon (wealth) -- Pay for the giver -- Charity as an investment -- Poverty relief and the anxiety of wealth -- Conclusion.


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