The sources we will be examining need to be categorized in multiple dimensions; to divide them simply between “pro-dialogue” and “anti-dialogue” would be to erase their richness. The most obvious of these dimensions is that which categorizes positions as exclusivist, inclusivist, or pluralistic.  The way halakhic Judaism views non-Jewish nations is of fundemental importance when trying to understand how to approach their national customs and faiths. Are their native traditions obstacles to the advancement of Noachide 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 subsiderary role to play in the process of world-redemption (Hierarchical) or do they have their own equally important role (Collective)? Is it best to approach Noachide teachings through the lens of rationalism (Historical-Mission) or spiritually (Metaphysical)?