Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem Heh, Part 2 Introduction It seems that in the mishnah, the first opinion and R. Yose Hagalili issue the exact same ruling and just use different midrashim to prove it. The Talmud we learn today assumes that there must be a difference...
Avodah Zarah, Mem Heh, Part 1 Introduction This mishnah discusses hills, mountains and trees which were used in idolatrous worship. The question is asked, are these to be forbidden as were other material items used in idol worship. ...
Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem Daled, Part 6 Introduction The amoraim continue to discuss whether Rabban Gamaliel s response to Proklos was deceptive. אמר אביי גנובתה...
Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem Daled, Part 4 Introduction This mishnah contains a famous story of a discussion between Proclos, a Greek philosopher and Rabban Gamaliel, the Jewish patriarch. מתני׳ שאל...