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Usury : $b a scriptural, ethical and economic view
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The work critically examines the practice of usury from scriptural, ethical, and economic perspectives. It discusses the historical development of the term and its various interpretations, with particular emphasis on biblical condemnation of charging interest, especially on loans to the poor. The author presents a systematic argument against usury, highlighting its detrimental effects on society, including increased poverty and economic inequality. The book references biblical texts, such as the denunciations by Jeremiah and Ezekiel, and explores parables like those of the talents and pounds, to reinforce its moral stance. It underscores the idea that usury is incompatible with Christian teachings and emphasizes the moral responsibility to oppose it.
Written in the early 20th century, the book aligns with the ethical debates of that period concerning financial practices. It aims to influence both theological and economic discussions by advocating for systemic change based on scriptural principles. The work emphasizes the importance of understanding usury’s impact on social justice and moral conduct within a historical context.
Written in the early 20th century, the book aligns with the ethical debates of that period concerning financial practices. It aims to influence both theological and economic discussions by advocating for systemic change based on scriptural principles. The work emphasizes the importance of understanding usury’s impact on social justice and moral conduct within a historical context.
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Inconsistent hyphenation in the original document has been preserved. Obvious typographical errors have been corrected in this text. For a complete list, please see the end of this document . USURY A Scriptural, Ethical and Economic View BY CALVIN ELLIOTT PUBLISHED BY THE ANTI-USURY LEAGUE MILLERSBURG, OHIO COPYRIGHTED 1902 BY CALVIN ELLIOTT. CONTENTS. Page 7 11 18 26 Chapter V—Denunciation of Jeremiah and Ezekiel 30 36 42 Chapter VIII—Parables of the Talents and the Pounds 52 58 69 73 Chapter XII—Permanency of the prohibition 79 81 87 Chapter XV—Duty learned from two sources 93 97 102 108 115 121 132 138 Chapter XXIII—The borrower is servant to the lender 144 Chapter XXIV—Usury enslaves the borrower 146 154 Chapter XXVI—Usury oppresses the poor—continued 160 Chapter XXVII—Usury oppresses the poor—continued 168 Chapter XXVIII—Usury oppresses the poor—concluded 174 180 Chapter XXX—Mammon dominates the nations 189 206 Chapter XXXII—Ax at the root of the tree 219 Chapter XXXIII—Per contra; Christian Apologists 233 243 Chapter XXXV—Per contra; Political Economists 253 258 266 Chapter XXXVIII—Why this truth was neglected 272 Chapter XXXIX—Crushed truth will rise again 281 Index 293 TO MY READERS. I beg the sincere and thoughtful consideration of this book by all its readers. Please follow the argument in the order in which it is presented. This is the way it developed in my own mind and led me, step by step, irresistibly to its conclusions. Do not read the closing chapters first, but begin with the " Definition ." I believe every candid reader doing this, and having a logical mind, will fully and heartily concur in the condemnation of usury. I hope these arguments will be fairly treated and justly weighed even by those whose interests seem in conflict. I have simply sought the truth, believing that "the truth shall make you free." It cannot be that this or any truth is in real conflict with the highest welfare of any man. If any sincere friends of this truth are grieved that the argument is so crudely and roughly stated, I can only say in excuse, that, so far as I know or can learn from the great librarians I have consulted, this is the first attempt ever made to fully present the anti-usury argument, and I sincerely hope that others, profiting by my effort, may be able to make it more effective. The Author. DEFINITION. In the evolution of the English…
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