VERY BRIEF SUMMARY
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One of Rashis 6 main methods is the
powerful ALIGNMENT method in which similar phrases,
verses, or chapters are aligned. The resulting minor
differences imply nuances, inuendoes and cases.

The Parshah of Mishpatim is particularly rich in
CHAPTER ALIGNMENTS--it is these comparisons of
whole chapters (vs internal analysis of phrases)
that gives MISHPATIM its charateristics Talmudic
flavor

EXAMPLE 1-Ex21-18a
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There are 4 Biblical chapters on TORTS. This
gives rise to 5 types of tort damages
1) PERMANANT ORGAN DAMAGE
2) DISABILITY
3) MEDICAL
4) PAIN
5) EMBARASSMENT

EXAMPLE 2-Ex21-02a
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There are 3-5 Biblical chapters on Slaves.
We see emerge 3 types of slaves
1) Non Jewish
2) Jewish-Voluntarily sold (Because of poverty)
3) Jewish-Sold by court because of debt

EXAMPLE 3-Ex21-13c
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Several contrasting verses exist on Gods providence
1) God is seen as WANTING REPENTANCE
2) God is seen as WANTING VENGENANCE
The resolution of these 2 contradictory statements
leads to further insights on Gods providence

The Torah mentions torts in 4 contexts.
This gives rise to the 5 tort categories
- PERMANANT ORGAN DAMAGES
- PAIN etc.
Note how each context defines an obvious class
For example making someone bedridden typically involves
disability and medical.

The Torah mentions torts in 4 contexts.
This gives rise to the 5 tort categories
- PERMANANT ORGAN DAMAGES
- PAIN etc.
Note how each context defines an obvious class
For example making someone bedridden typically involves
disability and medical.

The Torah in various places speaks about Gods justice

The Torah frequently presents God as merciful

But sometimes the Torah presents God as seeking vengenance!
This typically occurs by irreversible and reprehensible
crimes.*10 *11