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The Parable of the Gold of Babylon: Wisdom in Lending and Borrowing
Introduction: The Wealth of Radan, the Spearmaker
In the ancient city of Babylon, Radan, a humble spearmaker, experiences a momentous event: the king gifts him fifty pieces of gold for his craftsmanship on a new royal spear design. This generous windfall stirs a profound sense of power and opportunity in Radan, for gold at that time represented not just wealth, but a doorway to comfort, status, and influence. With gleaming coins swaying in his belt wallet, Radan’s thoughts turn to all he might acquire, from grand estates to luxurious possessions, highlighting the allure and temptation of sudden wealth.