Treasure in Heaven: The Holy Poor in Early Christianity
(Part of the Richard Lectures Series)
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The "holy poor" have long maintained an elite status within Christianity. Differing from the "real" poor, these clergymen, teachers, and ascetics have historically been viewed by their fellow Christians as persons who should receive material support in exchange for offering immeasurable immaterial benefits--teaching, preaching, and prayer. Supporting them--quite as much as supporting the real poor--has been a way to accumulate eventual treasure...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0813938287
ISBN13:9780813938288
Release Date:March 2016
Publisher:University of Virginia Press
Length:192 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.7" x 8.7"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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