The Reformation of Charity
Author | : Thomas Max Safley |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 222 |
Release | : 2003-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0391042114 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780391042117 |
Rating | : 4/5 (117 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Reformation of Charity written by Thomas Max Safley and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiritual ideals in early modern Europe shaped political and social poor relief structures just as much as rationalization and effective administration colored ecclesiastical charity efforts. Thomas Max Safley examines the roles of the community in responding to poverty, whatever the context: religious, political, or private (the elite).