Tithe
A tithe is a one-tenth part of something, traditionally of income or agricultural produce, given as a contribution to support a religious organization or clergy. The term derives from Old English teogoþa, meaning tenth; it is cognate with Dutch tiende and German Zehnt.
In ancient Israel, tithes were a legal obligation under Mosaic Law, consisting of harvest produce, granted to
In medieval Europe, tithes became a fiscal and ecclesiastical institution, collected by the church from landholders
Today, many Christian denominations teach tithing as a guideline or duty, typically ten percent of income, though
In Judaism, the term tithe refers to Ma’aser and other tithes prescribed in the Torah. After the