Talking Talmud

Bava Metzia 3: Oaths vs. Testimony

Mar 2, 2024 · 22 min · Season 22 · Episode 3 · 21.5 MB
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When two people claim ownership of an object, the "solution" is for both parties to swear an oath that each has nothing of the other's. Complicated by possible witnesses, and also the logic of a kal va-chomer. How much can testimony bring about - with regard to punishment and/or offerings on the part of the subject of the testimony.