Charity and Social Life (Classic Reprint): A Short Study of Religious and Social Thought in Relation to Charitable Methods and Institutions - Couverture souple

C. S. Loch

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0243008333 ISBN 13 : 9780243008339

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Charting the long arc of charity from ancient times to modern society — this insightful study explains how charity evolved alongside religion, philosophy, and social structures, shaping how communities care for the vulnerable.

This expansive work tracks the idea of charity through Greek and Roman thought, Jewish and Christian influence, and the rise of organized relief. It shows how religious obligation, civic policy, and personal duty have intertwined to form the habits and institutions we rely on today. With careful analysis of how charity relates to relief, welfare, and social obligation, the book offers a clear view of why charitable practice matters for social progress. What you’ll experience

• Clear definitions of charity, love, and relief, and how they differ across eras
• A historical walk from primitive charity to medieval and modern organizations
• How religious belief and social life have shaped charitable action and policy
• Discussion of key institutions, laws, and reforms that affected relief and care

Ideal for readers of social history, religious studies, and the history of welfare, this edition provides a thorough map of how charity has evolved and why it continues to matter.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0243008333
• ISBN 13: 9780243008339
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 514
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