Chapter 4, Mishna 1

In case of object of idolatry worshipped with a stick, does it need to be typical way of worship for stick to be prohibited?
What is different about case when one broke a stick?
What is relevance of enlarging object of idolatry?
Is object of idolatry of a gentile forbidden immediately or only after it’s worshipped?
What is considered adding to an idol?
Is adding stones considered enlarging the idol and creating more idolatry?
Are there idolatrous sacrificial rites that are similar to rites performed inside Temple?
Since blemished animals can’t be sacrificed in Temple, does that affect status of blemished animal used for idolatry?
Can Noahides sacrifice animal missing a limb and what is relevance?
Can a treifa bear offspring and what is relevance?
What does the phrase “to keep seed alive” teach us?
Does “without blemish” refer to conduct or physical attributes?
What constitutes worship of an idol in an atypical manner?
What is relevance of where sacrifice is made?
What is the specialized prohibition for people who were there when (and after) Tabernacle was built?
What is relevance of sacrificing in private altars before Temple was built?
What verse prohibits sacrificing at private altars?
If one finds money/garments/vessels lying by the idol can he use them?
What if one finds vines with grape or other wine-related item?
Do items found next to the idol have the same status as items found on the idol?
Why is a decorative item permitted but a non-decorative item is prohibited?
When is a garment considered a decoration of the idol?
What about items found between inner partitions of idol?
If an object of idolatry has a garden/bathhouse, can Jew make use of the garden/bathhouse?
What does it mean that a gentile’s object of idolatry is prohibited immediately?
What is relevance of paying the gentile to use the garden/bathhouse?
How to determine if priest is advantaged and therefore garden/bathhouse is prohibited?

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