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3rd July 2020 In Uncategorised

U is for Usury

In the Middle Ages, this was the name used for lending money at high rates of interest. 

Did some Jews do this?

Yes as it was one of the few trades allowed to them by Christians.

https://www.lostjews.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Lost-Jews-U.mp3

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