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Constructing Ottoman Beneficence: An Imperial Soup Kitchen in Jerusalem

Constructing Ottoman Beneficence: An Imperial Soup Kitchen in Jerusalem (Suny Series in Near Eastern Studies) Author(s): Amy Singer Format: Book

Probably better categorized under Ottoman history, as though it discusses the concept of the waqf briefly in the context of Islamic law, it is mostly a fascinating discourse on the establisment and function of charitable institutions in the Ottoman system in particular. Still, it's an interesting little volume that covers a little known element in the social history of the region and of a particular institution that has endured from the 16th century through to today.

Posted by Tamerlane at March 7, 2006 06:40 PM
Filed Under: 15th - 18th century , Ottoman Empire

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