''Chochmei Umos HaOlam'' is the hebrew term used by Maimonides According to [[Halakhic Judaism]], as expressed in the Laws of Kings 8:11. It is generally translated as "Wise of the Nations". It indicates a non-Jew who has taken upon himself the observance of [[Noahide LawTalmud]], but observes it for their own rational reasons. Maimonides seems the Noahide Laws apply to imply that all humanity through mankind''Chochmei Umos HaOlam'' do not have a portion s descent from one paternal ancestor who in Hebrew tradition is called [[Noah]] (the head of the world only family to come, although he doesn't actual say that. This is contrasted with the ''survive during [[Chasidei Umos HaOlamDeluge (mythology)|The Flood]]). In Judaism, בני נח '' who observes the [[seven lawsB'nei Noah]] because they were revealed through '' ([[Moshe RabbenuHebrew language|Hebrew]] as explained by Jewish tradition, "Descendants of Noah", "Children of Noah") refers to all of mankind.
In Jewish tradition, the terms ''Ben Noach'' - Son of Noah or ''Bat Noach'' - Daughter of Noah is used to refer to a generic human being. There are seven [[noahide laws]] that are applicable for all humanity, regardless of culture or ethnicity. Technically the term ''Ben Noach'' or ''Bat Noach'' does not necessarily mean that an individually keeps the [[noahide laws]], however in most modern usage this is implied. Orthography: People familiar with the Hebrew letter 'ח' - Khet usually spell the word NOACHIDE, otherwise it is spelled often NOAHIDE for the convenience of English speakers. ==Classical Definition== [[Judaism]] holds that [[gentile]]s (''goyim'' "non-Jews [literally 'Nations']") are not obligated to adhere to all the laws of the Torah (indeed, they are forbidden to fulfill some laws, such as the keeping of the [[Shabbat|Sabbath]] in the exact same manner as Israel {{fact}}). Rabbinic Judaism and its modern-day descendants discourage [[Proselyte|proselytization]]. The Noahide Laws are regarded as the way through which non-Jews can have a direct and meaningful relationship with God or at least comply with the minimal requisites of civilization and of divine law. A non-Jew who keeps the Noahide Law in all its details is said to attain the same spiritual and moral level as Israel's own [[Kohen Gadol]] (high priest) (Talmud, Bava Kamma 38a). [[Maimonides]] states in his work [[Mishneh Torah]] (''The laws of kings and their rulership 8:11'') that a [[Ger Toshav]] who is precise in the observance of these Seven Noahide commandments is considered to be a ''Righteous Gentile'' and has earned a place in the world to come. This follows a similar statement in the [[Talmud]] (tractate Sanhedrin 105b). However, according to Maimonides, a gentile is considered righteous only if a person follows the Noahide laws specifically because he or she considers them to be of divine origin (through the [[Torah]]) and not if they are merely considered to be intellectually compelling or good rules for living.<ref>[[Mishneh Torah]] ''Shofitm'', ''Wars and Kings'' 8:14</ref> Noahide law differs radically from the Roman law for gentiles (''Jus Gentium''), if only because the latter was an enforceable judicial policy. Rabbinic Judaism has never adjudicated any cases under Noahide law (per Novak, 1983:28ff.), although scholars disagree about whether the Noahide law is a functional part of [[Halakha]] (cf. Bleich). ==Modern Usage== In recent years, ''Noahide'' has come to refer to non-Jews who strive to live in accord with the seven Noahide Laws; the terms "observant Noahide" or "Torah-centered Noahides" would be more precise but are infrequently used. The [[rainbow]], referring to the Noahide or First Covenant (Genesis 9), is the symbol of many organized Noahide groups. A non-Jewish person of any ethnicity or religion is referred to as a ''bat'' "daughter" or ''ben'' "son" of Noah, but most organizations that call themselves בני נח are composed of gentiles who are keeping the Noahide Laws. According to the [[Tanach]], '''B’nei Noah''' literally the children of [[Noah]]<ref> Just as the term "Children of Israel" not only represents a people (in the case of the Children of Noah the entire World) it also means that those identified with this term hold to a common ideology. The term "B'nei Noah", therefore, represents not only physical descendants of Noah but also "spiritual" descendants.</ref> are descendants of [[Noah]] the only survivor of the flood that destroyed all of humanity. Noah’s children [[Shem]], [[Ham]], and [[Japheth]] along with their wives and Noah’s wife [[Naamah]] also survived the flood aboard the ark. Once the survivors were able to leave the ark for dry ground they began to start new families and rebuild the earth. The story of [[Noah]] culminates in the promise of God to [[Noah]] that he would never again destroy the world through a flood. The sign of this promise was the [[rainbow]]<ref>Among the Jewish people and B'nei Noah this rainbow is a sign of the Noachide covenant. Man's part of this covenant is to obey the seven universal laws given to Noah by God. For more information on the Noahide Covenant see: [[http://godfearerswww.highcouncilofbneinoah.com/resources/Articles/A_Brief_Introduction_to_the_Noahide_Covenant.aspx "A Brief Introduction to the Noahide Covenant"]]</ref> ==The Laws of Adam==Along with the promise of new life God reestablished the six laws originally given to [[Adam]]<ref> See Hilchot Melachim</ref> in the garden (prohibition against [[idolatry]],<ref> The prohibition against idolatry is more complex than it may first appear. For a fuller examination of the complexities regarding idolatry see[[http://www.noahidenations.com/content/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=164&Itemid=38 Idolatry]] and [[http://www.highcouncilofbneinoah.com/resources/Petrine PetrineArticles/Idol_Chatter.aspx Idol Chatter] perspective is that reason is ]</ref> blasphemy, theft, murder, illicit sex and the start command to establish courts of faithjustice) and added a new law, the prohibition of eating the limb of a living animal. ==Universal Obligation==Because these laws were given to the new first family of humanity all human beings are obligated to fulfill them. These laws are discussed throughout the [[Talmud]] most notably in [[Sanhedrin 56a]]. The Medieval sage [[Rabbi Moshe Ben Maimon]] (the [[Rambam]]) collected all of the decisions in the [[Talmud]] and [[halachic]] decisions in his time and one is laid them out clearly so that everyone would know their obligations. The [[Rambam]] called this great work the [[Mishnah Torah]]. Not only were the Jewish Laws recorded with their explanations in the [[Mishnah Torah]], but the [[Noachide Laws]] were also collected with their explanation in the [[Rambam]]’s great work in [[Sefer Shoftim]] in the last book [[Hilchot Melachim U’Milchamot]]. ==The Great Renewal==Over the last two thousand years since the expulsion of the [[Jewish]] people from the land of [[Israel]] adherents to the [[Noachide laws]] have been sparse if non-existent. Due to the heavy persecution of the [[Jewish]] people those not born as [[Jews]] often chose to convert rather than simply observe the [[Noachide Laws]]. With the regathering of the [[Jewish]] people to attempt their land it has been possible for people to plant once again observe the [[Noachide Laws]]. Today a modern movement of adherents of the [[Noachide law]] exists; calling themselves [[B'nei Noah]] or [[Noahides]] in honor of [[Noah]] their ancestor who received these seeds laws from God. Although relatively a new movement [[B’nei Noah]] has already made serious strides in developing their emerging community. Although a new movement Noachides recognize the impact of the Noahide Laws on America. Not only has this impact been recognized by Noahides but even former Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush officially recognized the roots of American government in the hearts Noahide Laws.<ref>[[http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c102:H.J.RES.104.ENR: Public Law 102-14, H.J. Res 104]]</ref>Recently a [[High Council of B’nei Noah]] was formed by the nascent [[GnosticsSanhedrin]] that we try to guide along aid in the development of the proper path but leave laws and the rest upto Godcommunity. ==See Also== '''History'''* [[Origin]]* [[Seventy nations]]* [[History]]* [[Recent developments]] '''Law'''* [[Definition of Noahides]]* [[The Seven Laws]]* [[Subdividing the Seven Laws]]* [[Halakha]] - Jewish Law* [[Legal Rulings]] '''Interfaith & Intrafaith'''* [[Jewish views of religious diversity]]* [[Ger Toshav]]* [[Ger Tzedek]]* [[Other religions as Noahide|Other religions as potentially Noahide]]* [[Islam]]* [[Christianity]] '''Resources'''* [[Approaches]]* [[Leaders]]* [[Maillists]]* [[Publications]]* [[Websites]] ==References==<references />
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