From Charity to Social Justice : the Emergence of Communal Institutions for the Support of the Poor in Ancient Judaism.

From Charity to Social Justice : the Emergence of Communal Institutions for the Support of the Poor in Ancient Judaism.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Loewenberg, Frank M.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Milton : Taylor and Francis, 2018.
Subjects:
To 1500
Jews > Charities > History > To 1500.
Jews > Charities
History
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Introduction; 1. Poverty in Ancient Judea; 2. Evolution of Inequality and Poverty in Judea; 3. Enigma of Change and Other Conundrums; 4. Emergence of Philanthropic Institutions for the Support of the Poor; 4.1 Agricultural Harvest Portions for the Poor; 4.2 Poormanâ#x80;#x99;s Tithe; 4.3 Sabbatical Year; 4.4 Jubilee and Land Ownership; 4.5 Loans; 4.6 From Individual Charity to CommunalPhilanthropic Institutions; 5. Emergence of Indirect Institutional Supports for the Poor; 5.1 Protection of Workers.
  • 5.2 Contractual Slavery and Indentured Servants5.3 Provisions for Poor Travelers; 5.4 Elementary Education for the Poor; 5.5 Health Services for the Poor; 5.6 Special Provisions for Poor Widows and Orphans; 5.7 Differential Sacrifices of the Poor; 6. From Charity to Social Justice; Appendix: Philanthropies of the Early Christians; Bibliography; Bibliographical Index; Index.

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