Eight Degrees of Charity From Maimonides Rise to Noble Action
The article quotes Moses Maimonides outlining eight degrees of charity from reluctant giving to proactive poverty prevention. It traces progress from simple gifts to entirely anonymous support and finally to enabling self-sufficiency through work or business opportunity.
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