Biting the poor: on the difference between credit and debt in ancient Israel and southwest Asia

This article argues for a distinction between credit and debt, for although the two overlap, they are distinct. Thereby, the argument differs from the more common approach that sees them as coterminous, as part of the same economic function. The analysis has two parts, the first of which outlines th...

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Main Author: Boer, Roland 1961- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Creighton University 2014
In: The journal of religion & society
Year: 2014, Volume: 16
Further subjects:B Credit
B Debt
B Middle East; History; Ancient Period
B Debtor and creditor (Jewish law)
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