Hello Everyone,
We began our study ofשנים אוחזין on November 4, 2024 ( according to my laptop). That means that we have spent three months studying the Gemarah which analyzes from every conceivable angle the the case of the opening Mishnah. What are the claims supporting each person who claims ownership of a single garment.
Today we will go on to the next discussion in the Gemarah, which is a discussion of the rule set down by the Mishnah. The situation of the Mishnah is two people each claiming that she or he are is the sole owner of the object. The Mishnah gives a rule, that in this situation each claimant must swear that she owns not less than one-half of the object. Then the object is divided equally between the two claimants.
The Gemarah wonders about the oath established in our Mishnah. What is the reason for swearing that one owns no less than half of an object?
That is our suggyah.