Concerning the Collection for the Department of Finance (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book examines the practice of giving within various systems of faith, exploring the methods, motivations, and historical evolution of financial support in religious communities. The author begins by analyzing the financial group within the apostolic college, highlighting the distinct contributions of Judas, Matthew, and Simon, and exploring the parallels between their roles and the financial support of contemporary religious organizations. The book then examines the Hebrew, Mohammedan, and Mormon systems of tithing and almsgiving, discussing their historical origins, underlying principles, and impact on the prosperity and outreach of these faiths. Through a comparative analysis, the book provides a nuanced understanding of the role of money in religious practice, shedding light on the motivations of givers, the uses of funds, and the impact of giving on both individuals and communities. Ultimately, the book emphasizes the importance of a personal and spiritual connection to giving, arguing that a deeper understanding of the biblical principles of generosity can lead to a more meaningful and transformative relationship with God and others. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Concerning the Collection for the Department of Finance (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Edwin A. Schell, Charles E. Piper
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
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- New
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- Paperback
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- English
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- 0243441266
- ISBN 13
- 9780243441266
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It was not less a matter of interest then than now to watch the givers and their giving. Reflections, some of them very stern, must have come to the mind of our Lord as he paused to consider. Pos sessed of less penetration than our Lord, we are more inclined to observe and comment upon the ostentation in manner and amount. The Son of God had no eyes for the group of Pharisees who perhaps at that moment were making their rounds.
They typified the greed and covetousness of their times; yes, and we can truly say of all times, for the Pharisee has had sixty generations of imitators since then. The invective and sarcasm of even the Talmud is neither keen nor incisive enough to fittingly describe them. Luke says that our Lord did observe the rich casting in their gifts, and Mark does not fail in his fuller details to remark that Many that were rich cast in much. It was certainly true, for the treasury was frequently em riched by money that should have gone to the sup port oi poor and aged parents. There was a law forbidding gifts to the temple of less than a certain proportion' of the giver's possessions, and the fact that they were there and known to be wealthy would vouch for the size of the gift. History substantiates the statement also. After having met every possible expenditure Pompey found the temple treasury to contain over twelve millions of dollars in coined and uncoined wealth. But it must be noted that upon the size of these gifts Jesus made no comment.
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