Tractate Sanhedrin

The Masechet Sanhedrin is the fourth tractate of the Seder Nezikin.
The Gemara Sanhedrin is the study of the laws relating to the civil and criminal courts, the king, the High Priest. The different capital punishments by fire, sword, strangulation... As well as the consequences for the souls of criminals during the resurrection of the dead.
The Sanhedrin tractate is a gemara which contains 11 chapters.

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Sanhedrin – Chapter 1

The Gemara of chapter 1 (daf 2a to 18a) discusses cases requiring three judges compared with those requiring a larger court, and the composition of the Sanhedrin.

Sanhedrin – Chapter 2

The Gemara of chapter 2 (daf 18a to 23a) addresses the special laws concerning the High Priest and the king.

Sanhedrin – Chapter 3

The Gemara of chapter 3 (daf 23a to 32a) expands on the selection of judges, and the grounds for disqualifying a witness.

Sanhedrin – Chapter 4

The Gemara of chapter 4 (daf 32a to 40a) discusses the differences between monetary and capital cases, and the course of the trial.

Sanhedrin – Chapter 5

The Gemara of chapter 5 (daf 40a to 42b) addresses the interrogation of witnesses, and the degree of thoroughness required.

Sanhedrin – Chapter 6

The Gemara of chapter 6 (daf 42b to 49b) discusses the procedure of stoning, and the one who is put to death.

Sanhedrin – Chapter 7

The Gemara of chapter 7 (daf 49b to 68b) addresses the four forms of capital punishment imposed by a court.

Sanhedrin – Chapter 8

The Gemara of chapter 8 (daf 68b to 75a) discusses the wayward and rebellious son (ben sorer u'moreh).

Sanhedrin – Chapter 9

The Gemara of chapter 9 (daf 75a to 84b) addresses those put to death by burning.

Sanhedrin – Chapter 10

The Gemara of chapter 10 (daf 84b to 90a) discusses those put to death by strangulation, and who has no share in the World to Come.

Sanhedrin – Chapter 11

The Gemara of chapter 11 (daf 90a to 113b) addresses the chapter "Chelek": who has a share in the World to Come, and the structure of the Sanhedrin.