Mishnah: A Digest of the Basic Principles of the Early Jewish Jurisprudence; Baba Meziah (Middle Gate) Order IV, Treatise II (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Hyman E. Goldin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1528389271 ISBN 13: 9781528389273

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the essentials of early Jewish law in Mishnah Baba Meziah, a concise digest by Hyman E. Goldin.

This edition presents legal principles from the Babylonian Talmudic tradition, focusing on property, tenancy, usury, and the duties of owners and renters. It weaves practical rules about ceilings, repairs, easements, and the costs of rebuilding, alongside conditions that shape possession and use of land and structures. You’ll encounter the way courts handle boundaries, obligations, and the subtle distinctions between beneficial use and detriment to owners.

• How easements, repairs, and occupancy affect possession and responsibility
• Rules around rent, usury, and payment terms in real-world transactions
• Precedents on fences, walls, and common spaces affecting neighbors
• How penalties and reinforced promises are treated in classical Jewish law

Ideal for readers of ancient legal systems and Jewish legal history who want concrete examples of early jurisprudence in action.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528389271
• ISBN 13: 9781528389273
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 217