In a well-crafted, 2 page, double-spaced essay (i.e., one with an introduction and conclusion), please address the following question(s).
References to specific passages of original source material may be used to strengthen your argument; however, please be sure to cite them appropriately. Any citation style you choose is fine.
Your essay will be graded for grammar, style, and clarity.
What is usury? What justifications were used to explain the ban on usury in ancient Israel, the Islamic world, and medieval Europe?
Note: Please consider common threads or influences among the societies listed above. Your essay should include a discussion of all societies listed.