The Babylonian Talmud

By Translated by Michael L. Rodkinson

Book 2 - Volume 4

Tract Shekalim

Table of Contents

  Book 2 Title Page
  Volume 4 Title Page
  Explanatory Remarks
  Introduction To Tract Shekalim
  Synopsis Of Subjects Of Volume 4.--Tract Shekalim
Chapter 1 Of The Duties Of Court In The Month Of Adar--Payment Of Poll Duties In The Whole Region Of Israel.
Chapter 2 The Exchange Of Coins For Shekalim--The Provisions For The Saving Of Money For Different Offerings And The Use Of The Remainders.
Chapter 3 Periods At Which Moneys Were Drawn From The Treasury, And The Ceremonies Thereat.
Chapter 4 Purposes For Which Moneys Were Drawn, And What Was Done With Their Remainders And That Of Other Offerings.
Chapter 5 The Main Offices, Their Officers, Their Duties, Seals, And Chambers.
Chapter 6 The Thirteen Covered Chests And Other Paraphernalia, And Religious Ceremonies Adopted With The Number Thirteen.
Chapter 7 Moneys Found Between The Chests, And Cattle For Offerings Found In The Vicinity Of The City Of Jerusalem.
Chapter 8 Spittle, Utensils, And Submerging Of The Defiled Sacrifices.
   
  Introduction To Tract Rosh Hashana
  Synopsis Of Subjects Of Volume 4.--Tract Rosh Hashana
Chapter 1 Of The Four New Year's Days As Kept During The Period Of The Second Temple.
Chapter 2 The Observers Of The New Moon Before The High Court In The City Of Jerusalem.
Chapter 3 Observing The Moon By The High Court Itself--The Blowing Of The Cornet On The New Year's And Jubilee Days.
Chapter 4 When New Year's Day Fell On Sabbath-The Order Of Benediction And Prayers On The Same.