Instructions : read article and analyze the article and write your reaction to the article ( thoughts and opinions). at least 200 -400 words. Article Reaction is thorough and thoughtful. Response dem

Social Welfare Before the Elizabethan Poor Laws: The Early Christian Tradition, AD 33 to 313, by Vicent Faherty (2006)

Please read the article by Vicent Faherty and answer the following questions:

1. Please describe, in 25 words or more, the Elizabethan Poor Laws of 1601.

2. Do you agree or disagree with the author when he states, “Clearly, what is constructed as social welfare today has been organized and delivered for centuries before 1601 through the rich religious traditions of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam and thousands of other traditional religions and cultural practices embraced by humankind throughout the world? In 25 words or more, please explain your answer.

3. Briefly describe, in 25 words or more, Greek and Roman societies, in terms of the practice of philanthropy and how they took care of the poor.

4. According to the author, “Within Judaism, starting in the fourteenth century B.C., a different kind of concern for the disadvantaged emerged.” In 25 words or more, can you describe this new way of practicing philanthropy and caring for the poor?

5. In 25 words or more, can you describe how the Christian church “adapted to and absorbed substantial parts of Greek, Jewish and Roman cultures” in providing charity for the less fortunate?

6. Based on the numerous early Social Welfare services within the Christian church that are mentioned, list and describe your top 3 that you feel are still important.

7. Based on the article, come up with a question and then provide an answer. In 25 words or more.