[Avodah] Torah and Slavery

[David Riceman]

From: "Micha Berger" <micha at aishdas.org>

> a- Property transfer requires the agreement of buyer and seller, not of 
> the item
>   (e.g. slave) being bought. Marriage requires the woman's consent.

I was somewhat confused at my wedding, so I don't recall all of the details, 
but I think I argued that what was being purchased was the exclusive right 
to initiate a divorce.

David Riceman