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A Primer on Hoffman’s *Usury in Christendom*

Posted on November 21, 2017 by J. B. Aitken

In addition to my longer review of Hoffman’s Usury in Christendom, I have this primer as well. The Argument Against Usury (1) God is the supreme owner of land and leases it to men (Hoffman 30). (2) The idea of just … Continue reading →

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Usury in Christendom (Hoffman)

Posted on June 15, 2016 by J. B. Aitken

Hoffman’s broad thesis is that the Catholic church practically ceased viewing usury as a mortal sin due to clever re-phrasings of the law.  A corollary is that the Protestants did not begin usury (or capitalism).  Many Protestants opposed it, and … Continue reading →

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