Bible and the ''Holy Poor'' - From the Tanakh to Les Mis?bles

Summary

This book assesses why the Bible is so positive in its view of the poor, unlike most later literary and legislative works. It seeks to understand what historical circumstances brought about this elevated perception of the poor by exploring the clash of ideals and realities in the depiction of the poor in the Hebrew Bible and in European culture.

Product details

• Authors: David Aberbach, Aberbach David
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 17.10.2017
• EAN: 9781138555709
• ISBN: 978-1-138-55570-9
• No. of pages: 138
• Series: Routledge Jewish Studies Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Jewish, RELIGION / Judaism / Talmud, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Jewish Studies, Jewish Studies, Regional Studies, Social and cultural history, Regional / International studies, Relating to Jewish people and groups, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Social groups: religious groups and communities, Judaism: sacred texts and revered writings, Judaism: Sacred Texts, Old Testaments