The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)

On Social Justice (Saint Basil the Great)

Jan 11, 2024
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Saint Basil the Great
Christian theologian and Bishop of Caesarea, Saint Basil the Great, discusses his teachings on extreme charity and the distribution of personal wealth in Christianity. Topics include interpreting the command to sell possessions, Basil's views on lending money and borrowing, conflicting views on wealth and poverty, and the concept of charity in relation to migration and the duty of rich people.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Interpreting the Command to Sell Possessions
03:59 • 15min
3
Saint Basil the Great's Views on Lending Money and Borrowing
19:10 • 6min
4
Rewards and Confusion: Rich, Poor, and Charity
25:09 • 2min
5
Charity, Migration, and the Duty of Rich People
26:57 • 3min