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Single Idea 24426

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 2. Anarchism]

Full Idea

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

Gist of Idea

The believers were united, and renounced possessions, which they shared in common

Source

St Luke (05: Acts of the Apostles [c.86], 4:32)

A Reaction

A quote loved by Winstanley and the Diggers. I surmise that being united in heart and soul might be a necessary precondition for sharing all their possessions.

Book Reference

'The Bible', ed/tr. the Church [Collins 1950], p.524