Brilliant breakdown of how debt forgiveness was basicly woven into the fabric of ancient societies. The connection between the Liberty Bell and Babylonian economic policy is such a unexpected thread. I've been researching historical precednets for economic resets lately, and it's striking how modern discourse treats debt jubilees as radical when they were standard operating procedure for millennia.
I most like Professor Hudson's analysis of the Christians' swapping 'debt' for 'sin'. He says that sin was easily monetized, such as in the selling of indulgences. Sin also led to Church control because everyone sins, especially when 'sin' equates with 'sex'.
Brilliant breakdown of how debt forgiveness was basicly woven into the fabric of ancient societies. The connection between the Liberty Bell and Babylonian economic policy is such a unexpected thread. I've been researching historical precednets for economic resets lately, and it's striking how modern discourse treats debt jubilees as radical when they were standard operating procedure for millennia.
I'm so pleased that you got something out of this week's essay. Thanks for reading!
I most like Professor Hudson's analysis of the Christians' swapping 'debt' for 'sin'. He says that sin was easily monetized, such as in the selling of indulgences. Sin also led to Church control because everyone sins, especially when 'sin' equates with 'sex'.
You said it, Tedder: Dr. Hudson has profoundly impacted on my view of history!