What was Ælfric's stance on church wealth?
Opposed accumulation
Supported redistribution
Encouraged donations
Ignored financial matters
Answer
Encouraged donations: Ælfric believed that the wealthy had a responsibility to support the Church financially. He argued that donations were a form of charity that would benefit both the giver and the recipient. He also believed that the Church needed wealth in order to carry out its mission of providing for the poor and needy.
Unveiling Ælfric: The Archbishop of Mysteries
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