Is any benefit (interest/usury) allowed in Debt transactions in the Nevi’im (Prophets), Ketuvim (Writings) (Old Testament)? (Part 6)
[7 Then I consulted with myself, and contended with the nobles and the rulers, and said to them, “You exact usury, everyone of his brother.” I held a great assembly against them.] [Bible Nehemiah 5:7]
[10 I likewise, my brothers and my servants, lend them money and grain. Please let us stop this usury.] [Bible Nehemiah 5:10]
Nehemiah was a biblical leader during the time when the Children of Israel were released from captivity, allowed to leave Babylon and return to Jerusalem (around 5th century BCE). He oversaw the rebuilding of the walls and gates of Jerusalem and instituted moral reforms.
So how should the economy and financial intermediation be structured?
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