Which of the following statements is true? The Egyptian concept of charity mainly meant the avoidance of doing harm to others. The Jewish concept of charity added the obligation to do positive acts of good. Both A and B Neither A nor B

Both A and B

Explanation:

The Egyptian concept of charity refers majorly to the avoidance of harming other people. Ancient Egyptians have been taught to always be in a position to help each other and should avoid inflicting pain on another. They are to take one another as brothers.

The Jewish concept of charity denotes being good all round. It is not only restricted to alms-giving but also includes righteousness and standing for justice. The Jewish word for charity is Tzedakah, which is quite different from the modern concept of charity.  Tzedakah is an ethical obligation of native Jewish, while the modern-day concept of charity means a spontaneous act of goodwill.