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  • Chapter 4, Mishna 1Topics covered:Are coins acquired by means of a transaction of exchange?What is property that is being used as monetary value?How is appraisal of grain different from appraisal of coins?What if property-for-money transaction is converted into a property-for-property …

  • Chapter 4, Mishna 1Topics covered:If you turn produce into currency, does that sacralize currency? Can you trade it for different kind of currency?Are coins relative to produce currency or commodity?Can we desacralize produce with gold dinars?What about second tithe produce?Why …

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