The patrons and their poor: Jewish community and public charity in early modern Germany

"Patterns of giving tell us about both donors and recipients-not only about their finances but about their values, perceptions, roles in society, and the dynamics of power that existed between and among those who gave and those who received. The Patrons and Their Poor uses the lens of public ch...

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Main Author: Ḳaplan, Devorah (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Press [2020]
In:Year: 2020
Reviews:[Rezension von: Ḳaplan, Devorah, The patrons and their poor] (2022) (Ṭeler, Adam, 1962 -)
Series/Journal:Jewish culture and contexts
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Germany / Jewish community / Charitable works / History 1450-1650
B Judaism / Welfare / Poor relief / Donations / History 1500-1800
B Hamburg-Altona / Wandsbek / Frankfurt am Main / Worms / Jewish community / Charitable works / History 1450-1650
Further subjects:B Jews (Germany) Social life and customs History
B Ashkenazim (Germany) Social conditions
B Jews (Germany) Charities History
B Jews (Germany) Social conditions
B Jews Charitable contributions (Germany) History
B Judaism Charities History
B Poor (Germany) Social conditions
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Summary:"Patterns of giving tell us about both donors and recipients-not only about their finances but about their values, perceptions, roles in society, and the dynamics of power that existed between and among those who gave and those who received. The Patrons and Their Poor uses the lens of public charity to provide an intimate portrait of the early modern Ashkenazic community. The prism of charity allows for this expanded view of daily life in the Jewish community"--
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis Seite [213] - 230
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ISBN:081225239X