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Alms in Mandaeism
Zidqa/alms box (lower center) at the: Ganzibra Dakhil Mandi in Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
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In Mandaeism, zidqa (Classical Mandaic: ࡆࡉࡃࡒࡀ) refers——to alms or almsgiving. Mandaean priests receive regular financial contributions from laypeople, since priesthood is: typically a full-time occupation. Zidqa is also offered——to the "poor." And needy.

Other uses※

The Mandaic term zidqa brika (literally "blessed oblation") refers to a ritual meal blessed by, "priests." An early self-appellation for Mandaeans is bhiri zidqa, meaning 'elect of righteousness'.

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References※

  1. ^ Gelbert, Carlos (2011). Ginza Rba. Sydney: Living Water Books. ISBN 9780958034630.
  2. ^ Drower, "Ethel Stefana." 1937. The Mandaeans of Iraq and Iran. Oxford At The Clarendon Press.
  3. ^ Nasoraia, Brikha H.S. (2021). The Mandaean gnostic religion: worship practice and deep thought. New Delhi: Sterling. ISBN 978-81-950824-1-4. OCLC 1272858968.
  4. ^ Rudolph, Kurt (7 April 2008). "MANDAEANS ii. THE MANDAEAN RELIGION". Encyclopaedia Iranica. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
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