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: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.12.2019
• EAN: 9780367891343
• ISBN: 978-0-367-89134-3
• No. of pages: 138
• Series: Routledge Jewish Studies Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Judaism / Talmud, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Christianity, Regional Studies, Social and cultural history, Regional / International studies, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Judaism: sacred texts and revered writings, Judaism: Sacred Texts