page_title: Tithe
section_title: See also
hierarchical_section_title: Tithe / See also
context_page_description: A tithe is a one-tenth part of something, paid as a contribution to a religious organization or compulsory tax to government. Today, tithes are normally voluntary and paid in cash or cheques, whereas historically tithes were required and paid in kind, such as agricultural produce. Several European countries impose a church tax linked to the tax system to financially support their national church.
  Traditional Jewish law and practice has included various forms of tithing since ancient times. Orthodox Jews commonly practice ma'aser kesafim. In modern Israel, some religious Jews continue to follow the laws of agricultural tithing, e.g., ma'aser rishon, terumat ma'aser, and ma'aser sheni.
  With respect to Christianity, many denominations hold Jesus taught that tithing must be done in conjunction with a deep concern for "justice, mercy and faithfulness". Tithing was taught at early Christian church councils, including the Council of Tours in 567, as well as the Third Council of Mâcon in 585. Tithing remains an important doctrine in many Christian denominations, such as the Congregationalist Churches, Methodist Churches and Seventh-day Adventist Church.
context_section_description: Alms
  Charity
  Church of the Tithes in Kiev
  Council on the Disposition of the Tithes
  Peter's Pence
  Freedom of religion by country
  Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale novel by Holly Black
  Tithe Dispute
  Tithing
  Tithing (country subdivision)
  Zakat the Islamic concept of tithing and alms
caption: The Village Lawyer or The Tax Collector's Office by Pieter Brueghel the Younger
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