Ancient Ugaritic texts refer to this practice as "esretu," which was apparently performed collectively by the entire villageinstead of by an individual.
Ancient Ugaritic texts refer to this practice as "esretu," which was apparently performed collectively by the entire villageinstead of by an individual. In Sikh tradition, this practice is called Dasvandh, and manuals specify that it may include thepractice of "sewa." In traditional Judaism, the so-called "Âfirst" example of it is the "ma'aser rishon" and is performed afterthe terumah, though this practice is general is known as "ma'aser kesaÂm." In 1831, a speech by Patrick Lalor started a warin Ireland named for this religious practice; as in England, the Irish church agreed to a "Commutation Act" modifying thispractice and setting up a Commission for it. Another historical example of this practice was named for Saladin in 1188 AD,and was designed to fund the Third Crusade. For 10 points, name this religious practice in which one-tenth of one's income is given to the church.
Ancient Ugaritic texts refer to this practice as "esretu," which was apparently performed collectively by the entire villageinstead of by an individual.
tithes [or word forms, like tithing; before the giveaway is read, accept descriptive answers like donating a percentage of your income to the church, prompt on "taxation" and equivalents; accept ten-percent tax, though]