The Babylonian Talmud

By Translated by Michael L. Rodkinson

Book 9 - Volume 18

Tract Abuda Zara (Idolatry)

Table of Contents

  Explanatory Remarks
  Synopsis of Subjects of Tract Abuda Zara (Idolatry)
Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations Concerning Transaction of Business With Heathens on their Festival Days; Which Festivals are Considered, and What Real Estate May Be Sold and Rented, and at What Places
Chapter 2 Rules and Regulations Concerning Placing of Cattle with Heathens, Accepting Cure from them, and Concerning Things Which May and May not Be Bought From them
Chapter 3 Rules and Regulations Concerning the Deriving of Benefit From Profaned Idols and Images of Heathens and Israelites.--Concerning Utensils on Which are Engraved the Sun, the Moon and Other Planets.
Chapter 4 Concerning Objects Used For Idols.--the Manner in Which an Idol Is Profaned So As To Be Allowed For Use.--the Discussions between the Elders of Rome on the one Hand and R. Lamaliel, the Prince, on the Other.--How to Prepare Wine in the Possession of a Heathen For Israelites.
Chapter 5 Page Rules and Regulations Concerning Wages and Libation Wine.--Effects of Such Wine When Falling on Fruit or Mixing With Other Wine.--Under What Circumstances Wine May Be Left With a Heathen.--Conditions Under Which Jewish Wine Is Sold To Heathens.--Determination of Quantity of Libation Wine Mixed With Other Wine.--How Vessels of Heathen are To Be Altered To Make them Fit For a Jewish Table
  Appendix to Page 60