Chapter 5, Mishna 4
Topics covered:
Is uncertain interest permitted or not?
How can it be called “a loan with interest” if the interest will never be paid?
What if one borrows money using field as collateral for other loan and then sells field?
If purchaser buys land without guarantee, is assurance after the fact enforceable?
What are “words of enticement” and what is their relevance to prohibition against charging interest?
Why are conditions stated by “wrong party” not valid?
What is relevance of man on deathbed who divorces his wife but then doesn’t die?
What if one lends money with field as guarantee but borrower doesn’t repay?
What is an asmachta? Does an asmachta effect acquisition?
What is relevance of borrower drinking beer?
Why would someone pretend to be particular about the price?
Can debt be claimed from wine or any other item of monetary worth?
Does an agreement that starts with “if” effect acquisition?
Is mistaken forgiveness valid forgiveness?
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