A Baked Coin and an Oath That Cost a Child's Life

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 122

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

122. Coin in Loaf.

Gittin, f. 35a.

J. Shebuot, VI, 5.

Midr. Agada to Levit. Sec.

Midr. Hagadol, Deut.

Vaethanan.

Levit. R. 6 § 3.

Yalk. Sip. Ill, p. 14. Maase Buch No. 31. Cod. G. 184, No. 79.

Themes

Wisdom Tribes Covenant Adam Eve Women

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