Maimonidays

We begin Chapter 8, continuing out theme of the benefit we can (and cannot derive) from idolatry, here focussed particularly on the relationship with the natural world (mountains, trees, and religious sites)

We conclude Chapter 7 and its discussions of benefits from idolatry with some interesting (and unlikely!) cases

We continue the quest to understand Avodah Zarah - beginning the topic of gaining benefit from idolatrous worship

We discuss the laws of Molech (and the offering of children thereto) and the issues around prostration, particularly upon stone

We continue the discussion of the Mesit (proselytiser) and begin to look at the issues of Ov and Yidoni in Chapter 6 (Sorcery)

We continue the discussion of proselytism with the Mésit (missionary) and the consequences for the Musat (the one converted by a proselytiser)

Concluding the laws of the Ir haNidahat (the condemned city) and beginning to look at the law of missionaries and proselytism (haMésit)

We begin our exploration of Chapter 4 and the laws of Ir haNidachat (the Condemned City), a fascinating test case in rabbinic jurisprudence

Concluding Chapter 3, we investigate the laws of representational art and its relation to idolatry