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Biblical vs. rabbinic oaths.

Benefit of the doubt.

The incident of the reed.

Avodah Zarah 3

What does God do all day?

Welcome to Tractate Avodah Zarah.

Concluding the tractate.

Oaths in the absence of accusations.

Boomerang.

An early responsum.

What the storekeeper swore.

Trusting the worker.

Lost collateral.

From the Mishnah to Mars.

Specific enough?

Liability in the mud.