A mixed bag! The Tracts Maccoth, Shebuoth, Eduyoth, Abuda Zara, and Horioth constitute the last book of Rodkinson’s translation of the Talmud. With concluding thoughts on Jurisprudence, Maccoth investigates corporal punishment. Shebuoth defines oaths, as against false oaths. Eduyoth contains a miscellany of cases in the Mishna, related to other Talmud tracts, without comment. Abuda Zara expands the Biblical commandment forbidding idol worship; historically significant for its information on pagan idolatrous practices. Ending with Horioth, where many technical issues, including the hierarchy of dogs, cats and mice are included.
