Did Christians Invent Charity?

May 25, 2022 • 00:08:08
Did Christians Invent Charity?
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Did Christians Invent Charity?

May 25 2022 | 00:08:08

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Dr. Ehrman sketches out ideas for an upcoming book on how Christians introduced our modern notions of charity to the poor. Read by John Paul Middlesworth

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