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It is a ritual that is practiced today and is mentioned in Medieval Hinduism too. It is important to note that the practice of animal sacrifice is not a required ritual in some sects of Hinduism. The majority of practicing Hindus today choose not to participate in or acknowledge the practice.
In the Judeo-Christian religious traditions, the practice of contributing a percentage of income or other material possessions goes back to the earliest Jewish teachings. In a time when the Pharisees adhered strictly to Jewish law, Jesus used the Jewish custom of tithing to teach about the spirit of giving.