Frank M Loewenberg: 1 book
From Charity to Social Justice
The Emergence of Communal Institutions for the Support of the Poor in Ancient Judaism
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2018
This work explores the Jewish sources of philanthropic institutions in the Western world, a focus that has long been ignored by those who have focused their interest on the Greco-Roman culture. The author explores the possibility of Jewish influence on early Christian charities.
