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Why were Jews often money lenders and merchants in medieval Europe?

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Christian moral teachings forbade the lending of money for interest (usury), but with the rise of a money economy such activity was necessary for any developing society; consequently, the presence of Jewish bankers, money lenders, and merchants ...

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