Chapter 4! Beginning with a cluster of mishnayot — comparing monetary cases with capital cases. For example – the number of judges, opening arguments, the extent to which are witnesses grilled, the majority for “conviction,” the handling of new witnesses, evidence and reversals, and more. Also, delving into the need for investigation and interrogation of witnesses, which leads into the treatment of justice in biblical verses, including several interpretation of “tzedek, tzedek tirdof.” Plus, the examples of boats that need to pass each other, or camels — and the nature of compromise.
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