schnorrer: piety and paradox
TitelThe schnorrer: piety and paradox
Auteur
Call number909.04924/0046
Objectnummer02741i
Plaats van uitgaveNew York, New York, United States
UitgeverViking Press
Jaar van uitgave
1976
Pagina'spp121-125
MateriaalArtikel
ISBN0670510149
NotesArticle from the book '"Next year in Jerusalem' pp121-125
Beschrijving
The idea spread through Israel that the poor are the means through which the rich can gain salvation. Jews were required to demonstrate their piety whenever a mendicant stretched out his hand. He does not beg: he claims.
