schnorrer: piety and paradox
TitelThe schnorrer: piety and paradox
Författare
Call number909.04924/0046
Objektnummer02741i
PubliceringsortNew York, New York, United States
UtgivareViking Press
Publikationsår
1976
Pagineringpp121-125
MaterialArticle
ISBN0670510149
NotesArticle from the book '"Next year in Jerusalem' pp121-125
Beskrivning
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.