Nehemiah 5 | Justice for the Poor

Nehemiah is faced with a conflict within the community. The poor, facing burdensome taxes and a famine, have had to take out loans but their creditors, their fellow Jews, are exploiting them with exorbitant terms. Many have lost their lands, vineyards, h

An episode of the Christ Church Vienna podcast, hosted by Christ Church Vienna, titled "Nehemiah 5 | Justice for the Poor" was published on July 20, 2025.

July 20, 2025 · Christ Church Vienna

Summary

Nehemiah is faced with a conflict within the community. The poor, facing burdensome taxes and a famine, have had to take out loans but their creditors, their fellow Jews, are exploiting them with exorbitant terms. Many have lost their lands, vineyards, homes, their very source of income and identity, and some have had to sell […]

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