In Wikinoah, we attempt to present a range of traditional and authentic opinions concerning Noahidism Noahism and Noahide Noahite faith(s) within under the umbrella of halakhic Judaism. To highlight the different approaches a selection of Rabbis Rabbanim have been chosen with an aim of highlighting the widest array of opinions, for the purpose of beginning discussion; this is not designed to be either a complete anthology of approaches, or a definitive word on categorizing the authories authorities on this subject. The intention is to give us develop the language to distinguish and describe approaches, websites, groups, and leaders.

The way halakhic Judaism views non-Jewish nations is of fundamental importance when trying to understand how to approach our national customs and faiths. Are our native traditions obstacles to the advancement of Noachide Noahite teachings (Exclusivist), are they neutral awaiting the illumination of Torah (Inclusivist), or they distorted truths awaiting reform (Universalist/Pluralist)? Do the non-Jewish nations have a subsidiary role to play in the process of world-redemption (Hierarchical) or do we have our own equally important role (Collective)? Is it best to approach Noachide Noahite teachings through the lens of rationalism (Historical-Mission) or spiritually (Metaphysical)? Is Noahidism Noahism one faith or many faiths? Is it built from the ground up, adding fulfilling traditions to the [[Seven Laws]]? Or perhaps from the top down, judging and filtering existing faiths & traditions through the lens of the [[Seven Laws]]? Within halakhic Judaism various Rabbinic authorities have approached this problem from several angles.

In this, he differs from the pluralist, who will address others in their own language. The pluralist can be criticized for trying stepping to step outside his own religious language rather than pushing its boundaries, but can be admired for naming others in their own terms.

The [[Judaism_and_Other_Religions#Universalism/Pluralistic Position|pluralist]] accepts that truth is not in the possession of any one tradition, understanding religion as a way of approaching, rather than defining and naming, G-d. He accepts his limitations in understanding the wider world and believes G-d is present and active within the world. Some renowned authorities in this category are: Rabbi [[Yosef Gikkitila]], some readings of [[Maimonides]], Rabbi [[Nathaniel ibn Fayumi]], Rabbi [[Jonathan Sacks]], Rabbi [[Samson Raphael Hirsch]], Rabbi [[Henry Pereira Mendes]], Rabbi [[Israel Lipschutz]], Rabbi [[Elijah Benamozegh]] and , Rabbi [[Nachman of Breslov]]. For the exclusivist, the other religions are simply false. There is no broader, outside world whose claims need to be harmonized and addressed; there is only the realm of the “other side.” While this position may be at odds with ethical (and therefore universal) sensitivities, it plays a powerful sociological role for groups who feel embattled and threatened by the majority cultureRabbi [[Adin Steinsaltz]].

Non-Jewish nations finds themselves not as part of a historical progression, but in the metaphysical realm. Other religions will be seen not as means of bringing individuals or nations to monotheism but as performing a metaphysical role. In this, it might be a particularly useful basis for discussions with metaphysically-inclined Noahide Noahite nations; For example a mutual encounter with the Greek Orthodox Noahides Noahites concerning theories of Divine glory, blessings and energies. However, metaphysical models are limited in their utility in an era where few embrace, or even understand, metaphysical language.

Here is a brief overview of these approaches (listed A-Z by last namechronologically):

===Rabbi BenamozeghConservative=======Joseph Soloveitchik====

:''Main article [[:Category:Benamozegh Joseph Soloveitchik Approach|Rabbi BenamozeghJoseph Soloveitchik's Approach]]''[[Image:BenamozeghConservative and isolationist approach. Held by the majority of halachic Jews today.png|right]]Liberal Generally a "live and let live" approach based in part on teachings rooted in Jewish mysticism. Assumes While denying that current religions are distorted Bnei Noach faithseither Christianity or Islam qualifies as a Noahite faith, it does not require them to change their faith. This approach is [[Judaism_and_Other_Religions#Universalism/Pluralistic Position|pluralist]] & collective irrelevantist and assumes that there are many Noahide faiths. This category includes avoids the question as to the teachings nature of Rabbi [[Elijah Benamozegh]] and Rabbi [[Nachman of Breslov]] on Noahidesthe Noahite faith. ===Chabad===

Conservative approach based in part on teachings rooted in Jewish mysticismbut mostly on the [[Rambam]]. Assumes that current religions are false and obstacles to the emergence of a true noahide Noahite faith. Based on the teachings of the [[Arizal]] (who counts 72 nations) and Rambam, exile is a manifestation of the cosmic reality of breakage and evil. The nations are not merely the non-Jews or anti-Israel; they are the same stuff as the evil at the beginning of creation. This leads to the notion that non-Jews have no souls, although this has been modified by the teachings of Rabbi [[Menachem Mendel Schneersohn]]. This approach is [[Judaism_and_Other_Religions#Exclusive Position|exclusivist]] & metaphysical and assumes that there is only one Noahide Noahite faith. This category includes the teachings of Rabbi [[Menachem Mendel Schneersohn]] as well as any other exclusivists quoted by Chabad based Noahide Noahite groups.

===Oath Brit=== :''Main article [[:Category:Oath Brit Approach|Oath Brit Approach]]''An innovative approach to the Noahide laws. Liberal approach based in part on a reading of the prophets and some Jewish mysticism, but mostly on the teachings of Rabbi [[Moshe Kerr]]. This approach is [[Judaism_and_Other_Religions#Inclusive Position|inclusivist]] & Historical-Mission and assumes that there is only one Noahide faith and attempts to define that faith in terms of traditions, customs and practice. =Rambam==Rambam===

Conservative and described as "harsh" Jurisdictional approach, decreeing capital punishment for the smallest crimes. Assumes that current religions are false, but part of the process of preparing mankind for the truth. Maimonides' writings are embedded within a more theologically contradictory halakhic grid. Maimonides' complex position is sometimes interprested as [[Judaism_and_Other_Religions#Exclusive Position|exclusivist]], [[Judaism_and_Other_Religions#Inclusive Position|inclusivist]] or [[Judaism_and_Other_Religions#Universalism/Pluralistic Position|pluralist]], centered on historical-mission. ===Oath Brit Approach===

===:''Main article [[:Category:Oath Brit Approach|Oath Brit Approach]]''An [[Judaism_and_Other_Religions#Inclusive Position|inclusivist]] but Historical-Mission Jurisdictional approach based in part on a reading of the prophets and some Jewish mysticism. This is Rabbi Soloveitchik===[[Moshe Kerr]]'s and the Traditional Ashkenazi Approach. It agrees with Rambam that Hassidei Umot HaOlam must believe in Judaism as the one and only true faith and attempts to define that Brit-Oath Noahite level Judaism in terms of traditions, customs and practice.

====The Traditional Ashkenazi Approach====[[Image:Rashiwoodcut.jpg|right]]:''Main article [[:Category:Soloveitchik Approach|Rabbi Soloveitchik's Petter Chamor Approach]]''Conservative and isolationist This approachis only for Messianist non-Jews being the only Bnai Noah traditionally known to Ashkenazim. Held by The approach follows both Talmuds and the Teliya in accordance with the majority teachings of halachic Jews today. Generally a "live [[Rashi]] and let live" approach. While denying that either Christianity or Islam qualifies the [[Tosafists]] (especially [[Rabbeinu Tam]]), the Ashkenazi Hassidim (especially Rav [[Judah ben Samuel of Regensburg|Yehuda HeHasid]]), various [[Kabbalists]] (such as [[Nachman of Breslov]]), the authors of various Machzorim (such as a noahide faiththe [[Mahzor Vitri]] and the Metsudah Machzorim for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur), [[Yakov Yisrael Emden|Jacob Emden]], the Ramdu, the Ramchal [[Baruch Fränkel-Teomim]], [[Soloveitchik|Rav Elijah Tsvi Soloveitchik]], it does not require them [[Judah David Eisenstein]] and Rabbi [[Harvey Falk]]. It uses some terms defined by Rambam.It is jurisdictional hierarchical and [[Judaism_and_Other_Religions#Exclusive Position|Exclusivist]] but based on compassion and attempting to change their define one halakhic faithfor the Hassidei Umot HaOlam in terms of traditions customs and practice. This approach is irrelevantist It assumes that the plethora of sects of Christianity and avoids Islamism are corruptions of this system while all other traditional religions around the world are distortions of the [[Derekh Eretz]] practiced by the question as to patriarchs before the rules for Gerim were revealed at Mount Sinai in the Mishnah and Torah which were codified in the nature of Evangelion by [[Rav Shimeon HaKalpus]] in the Noahide faithlate 80sCE.

===TosafistsLiberal===Any people who keep the Sheva Mitzvot are Meshulam (in covenant with HaShem) and Chochmei Umot HaOlam. Judaism does not go to war against them neither does it seek to exercise jurisdiction over them. This category includes the teachings of Rabbi [[Elijah Benamozegh]] and Rabbi [[Nachman of Breslov]] on Noahites and assumes that there are many Noahite faiths.

====Rabbi Benamozegh====[[Image:Benamozegh.png|right]]:''Main article [[:Category:Tosafists Benamozegh Approach|Tosafists Rabbi Benamozegh's Approach]]''Liberal approach based in part on what its opponents have accused of being compromises for synical commercial and social reasons. The [[Petrine]] perspective exists within the Tosafist approachteachings rooted in Jewish mysticism. Assumes that current religions are distorted Bnei Noach Noah faiths. This approach is [[Judaism_and_Other_Religions#Inclusive Universalism/Pluralistic Position|inclusivistpluralist]] & hierarchical and assumes that there are many Noahide faithscollective.

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