A History of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Perspectives of Poverty January 3, 2021 1 min read Abrahamic views of poverty as a curse and poverty as a blessing – and their interrelated history and meaning. By Rev. Dr. Patrick J. RyanLaurence J. McGinley Professor of Religion and SocietyFordham University 122620-10-History-Religion Originally published by Fordham University, free and open access, republished for educational, non-commercial purposes. About the Author Matthew McIntosh Administrator Visit Website View All Posts What do you feel about this? 0% Love 0% Funny 0% Wow 0% Sad 0% Angry Continue Reading Previous: A History of New Year ResolutionsNext: The Legend of Arius’ Death: Imagination, Space and Filth in Ancient Historiography Related Stories The Horrors and Lasting Legacy of Native American Boarding Schools August 20, 2025 Bound by Necessity: Technology and Economies in the Ancient World August 20, 2025 Script and Seal: Medieval Record-Keeping Technology and the Architecture of Memory August 20, 2025