Welcome to this Omeka Exhibit
Poverty as a concept has been intertwined with human history for thousands of years, with its meaning and connotation shifting over time and people groups. While today poverty is generally seen as a problem that needs solving, for the Christian church the pursuit of poverty has been seen as a virtuous task since the oldest teaching and traditions. In this exhibit, we will explore prominent works from the Middle Ages including Dante’s Divine Comedy, and Lorenzo Monaco’s Christ on The Cross with The Virgin and Saint John to see a snapshot of the beliefs of the people on poverty at the time. As well as looking at some of the original biblical passages and teachings that this school of thought is based on.
Enjoy "Dante and the Church on Poverty in Society"
Credits
Ty Harris