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.

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.

===Beth ShammaiConservative===:''Main article [[:Category:Literal Torah Approach|Literal Torah Approach]]''[[Image:Eliezer.jpg|right]]It should be noted that Beth Shammai disputed even Shammai himself and so should not be taken as the opinion of Shammai, but rather the result of Shammai's opinions. One of the 18 measures they passed was supposed to be worse than the Golden Calf because it negated Israel's mission on earth. According to R. Harvey Falk, Beth Shammai Halakhah rejects the idea of salvation for non-Israelites. This is usualy called "Shammai's Ruler" which contrasts with "Hillel's Golden Rule". Beth Shammai Halakhah was recorded in the Talmud through the opinions of Rabbi Eliezer but is preserved in the literal Torah approach of Karaite Judaism. According to Beth Shammai Halakhah, Noahism should be nothing but the first step on the path to joining the greater congregation of Israel. As a result, according to Beth Shammai Halakhah, for those who can, circumcision followed by complete Torah observance should be the goal. These points are in sharp contrast to Beth Hillel Halakhah which does believe in salvation for non-Israelites and makes circumcision the last step in conversion. There has always been a subcurrent of Rabbis who have maintained a tradition that Beth Shammai Halakhah will replace Beth Hillel Halakhah during the messianic era, although there is no documented source for the origin of this rumour. The Qeryana HaKefa of the Karaylar Jews & Hagarim exists within the Shammaite approach.====Joseph Soloveitchik====

:''Main article [[:Category:Joseph Soloveitchik Approach|Joseph Soloveitchik's Approach]]''Conservative and isolationist approach. Held by the majority of halachic Jews today. Generally a "live and let live" approach. While denying that either Christianity or Islam qualifies as a Noahite faith, it does not require them to change their faith. This approach is irrelevantist and avoids the question as to the nature of the Noahite faith. ====Chabad====:''Main article [[:Category:Chabad Approach|Chabad Approach]]''[[Image:Chabad.png|right]]Conservative approach based in part on teachings rooted in Jewish mysticism but mostly on the [[Rambam]]. Assumes that current religions are false and obstacles to the emergence of a true 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 Noahite faith. This category includes the teachings of Rabbi [[Menachem Mendel Schneersohn]] as well as any other exclusivists quoted by Chabad based Noahite groups. ====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.

===TosafistsOath Brit Approach===[[Image:Rashiwoodcut.jpg|right]]:''Main article [[:Category:Tosafists Approach|Tosafists Approach]]''Liberal approach based on what its opponents have accused as being compromises for synical commercial and social reasons. Assumes that current religions are distorted Bnei Noach faiths. Recognises Saint Peter as a teacher of Noahism. This approach is [[Judaism_and_Other_Religions#Inclusive Position|inclusivist]] & hierarchical and assumes that there are many Noahide faiths.

===Rabbi Benamozegh===[[Image:Benamozegh.png|right]]:''Main article [[:Category:Benamozegh Oath Brit Approach|Rabbi Benamozegh's Oath Brit Approach]]''Liberal An [[Judaism_and_Other_Religions#Inclusive Position|inclusivist]] but Historical-Mission Jurisdictional approach based in part on teachings rooted in a reading of the prophets and some Jewish mysticism. Assumes that current religions are distorted Bnei Noach faiths. This approach is Rabbi [[Judaism_and_Other_Religions#Universalism/Pluralistic Position|pluralistMoshe Kerr]] & collective 's and assumes the Traditional Ashkenazi Approach. It agrees with Rambam that there are many Noahide faiths. This category includes Hassidei Umot HaOlam must believe in Judaism as the teachings one and only true faith and attempts to define that Brit-Oath Noahite level Judaism in terms of Rabbi [[Elijah Benamozegh]] traditions, customs and Rabbi [[Nachman of Breslov]] on Noahidespractice.

===Rabbi Soloveitchik=The Traditional Ashkenazi Approach====[[Image:Rashiwoodcut.jpg|right]]:''Main article [[:Category:Petter Chamor Approach]]''This approach is only for Messianist non-Jews being the only Bnai Noah traditionally known to Ashkenazim. The approach follows both Talmuds and the Teliya in accordance with the teachings of [[Rashi]] and 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 the [[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]], [[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 define one halakhic faith for the Hassidei Umot HaOlam in terms of traditions customs and practice. It assumes that the plethora of sects of Christianity and Islamism are corruptions of this system while all other traditional religions around the world are distortions of the [[Derekh Eretz]] practiced by the patriarchs before the rules for Gerim were revealed at Mount Sinai in the Mishnah and Torah which were codified in the Evangelion by [[Rav Shimeon HaKalpus]] in the late 80sCE.

:''Main article [[:Category:Soloveitchik Approach|Rabbi Soloveitchik's Approach]]''===Liberal===Conservative and isolationist approach. Held by Any people who keep the majority of halachic Jews today. Generally a "live Sheva Mitzvot are Meshulam (in covenant with HaShem) and let live" approachChochmei Umot HaOlam. While denying that either Christianity or Islam qualifies as a noahide faith, it Judaism does not require go to war against them neither does it seek to change their faithexercise jurisdiction over them. This approach is irrelevantist category includes the teachings of Rabbi [[Elijah Benamozegh]] and avoids the question as to the nature Rabbi [[Nachman of the Noahide faithBreslov]] on Noahites and assumes that there are many Noahite faiths.

===Chabad=Rabbi Benamozegh==== :''Main article [[:Category:Chabad Approach|Chabad Approach]]''[[Image:ChabadBenamozegh.png|right]]Conservative approach based in part on teachings rooted in Jewish mysticism. Assumes that current religions are false and obstacles to the emergence of a true noahide 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 faith. This category includes the teachings of Rabbi [[Menachem Mendel Schneersohn]] as well as any other exclusivists quoted by Chabad based Noahide groups. ===Oath Brit=== :''Main article [[:Category:Oath Brit Benamozegh Approach|Oath Brit Rabbi Benamozegh's Approach]]''An innovative approach to the Noahide laws. Liberal approach based in part on a reading of the prophets and some teachings rooted in Jewish mysticism, but mostly on the teachings of Rabbi [[Moshe Kerr]]. Assumes that current religions are distorted Bnei Noah faiths. This approach is [[Judaism_and_Other_Religions#Inclusive Universalism/Pluralistic Position|inclusivistpluralist]] & Historical-Mission and assumes that there is only one Noahide faith and attempts to define that faith in terms of traditions, customs and practicecollective.

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