Sanhedrin 72: A Homeowner's Defense

The case of the burglar who is judged now for what is determined to be certain to happen later. Such that the homeowner would not be held liable if he killed the burglar while burgling. Plus, the burglar would not be held liable for damage to property during this action of willingness to kill, as if he "bought" it with his risk-taking. Plus, "if someone comes against you to kill you, you rise up and kill him first." Also, the case of "rodef," the pursuer. And how one is to kill a person who is about to kill someone else. Plus, the verses in the Torah that teach the laws of the pursuer. Also: Delving into the expression "ha-ba ba-machteret."