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The rabbis discuss the risks surrounding doing business with a Gentile who is either on his/her way to serve idols or who is returning from serving idols. Perhaps s/he will not in fact honor an idol. Or if the Gentile is going to a fare, idolatry may not be part of that trip. The rabbis consider whether one might sell or buy wine or other items. The age of the product might indicate whether or not the Gentile is going or has been to serve an idol.
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