Sotah: Daf 45b - סוטה: דף מה ע״ב

03/09/2025 15 min Temporada 1 Episodio 752

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In this Talmud shiur, the discussion focuses on the interpretation of the term "Chalal" as found in the Torah, specifically in the context of the Eglah Arufah ritual, which is detailed in Tractate Sotah, page 45b (Mem Hej Amud Beis). The lecture explores the halachic implications of whether a corpse found in a field must have been killed by a sword to qualify for the Eglah Arufah ceremony, as opposed to other causes of death such as strangulation. Rebbi Elazar's opinion is highlighted, as he maintains that the ritual applies only if the person was killed by a sword, while other sages, like Rebbi Yosey Brebi Yehuda, discuss scenarios where the corpse is found in different conditions, emphasizing the importance of the method of death in determining the ritual's applicability.