The Evolution of Usury in Church History

Explore the Bible’s teaching on usury—lending at interest—and how the church has addressed it through the centuries. From Old Testament prohibitions to medieval church bans and modern economic debates, we trace the theological, moral, and social arguments that have shaped Christian thought on money, lending, justice, and idolatry.

For further reading: https://scholar.csl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1123&context=thd

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Host: Fr. Jason Braaten

Special Guest: Fr. Vincent Shemwell

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