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Contents

Introductions x

Approbations xii
Hilchot Avoda Zara I

The Halachic Status of Islam 17
The Halachic Status of Christianity 20
Idolatrous Images Used for Beauty 25
Idolatrous Books 27
Deriving Benefit from Idolatry 29
The Use of Tunes Played for Idol Worship 31
Praising an Idol Worshiper 33

Summary of Hilchot Avoda Zara I 35
Further Iyun – Entering a Church and the Status of
Christianity in Contemporary Times 37
Responsa 44

Hilchot Avoda Zara II
Using the Secular Calendar 49
Receiving Charity from Gentiles 55
Images of the Sun, Moon, and Constellations 58

First Opinion – Rambam and Tosafot 60
Second Opinion – Ramban 60
Third Opinion – Ritva 61
Photographs of People 64
Children’s Dolls and Toys 67
Summary of Hilchot Avoda Zara II 71
Further Iyun – Accepting Charity from Gentiles 74

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