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The question of who may enter sacred space and under what conditions has profound implications that extend far beyond the realm of ritual law. The Talmudic discussion in Tractate Zevachim 32 concerning partial entry into the Temple courtyard by individuals in various states of ritual impurity reveals sophisticated rabbinic reasoning about boundaries, sanctity, and accessibility.