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Post by David Ben Yosef on Jan 23, 2010 22:48:01 GMT -8
I find the doctrine of the Noachide Laws as a means of righteousness for Gentiles most disturbing. I can not understand why anyone would wish to limit  observance. It simply isn't Biblical. Here's an excellent study that Tim Hegg undertook on the history of the Noachide Laws entitled "Do the seven go to heaven?" You can read it HERE. |
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Post by Chizuk Emunah on Jan 25, 2010 13:23:58 GMT -8
Then you misunderstand. Sure in it's modern context it is presented as "do the 7 that's it." But, if you read the Gemarah, you will see that these were meant as a "starting point" for Gerim. The goal was continued learning and full observance. History also records this. Unfortunately, due to christian influences and severe persecution, Judaism stopped being a missionary religion. That is why today, the Noahide laws are propagated but conversion is not - we are still afraid of a nasty backlash from the christian community.
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Post by David Ben Yosef on Jan 25, 2010 13:36:07 GMT -8
It is the modern teaching that I have a problem with. I have should have specified that in the opening post (I have elsewhere on the forum though). Teaching Gentiles that the seven Noachide Laws is the 'end all' for their observance, rather than moving toward full observance, is a dangerous teaching. It's simply not Biblical, and is a trap to the unsuspecting Gentile. |
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observance. It simply isn't Biblical. Here's an excellent study that Tim Hegg undertook on the history of the Noachide Laws entitled "Do the seven go to heaven?" You can read it HERE.
