The 15th Chapter of Acts is traditionally interpreted by Christians as referring to Noahide law. Basing It bases itself the Septuagint's version of on Amos 9:11-12which says: :9:11 In that day will I raise up the fallen tent of David, and close up the breaches thereof, and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old; 9:12 That they may conquer the remnant of Edom, and all the nations, upon whom My name is called, saith HaShem that doeth thisThe New Testament quotes the Septuagint's version which is similar:
:15:16 ‘After this I will return, and I will rebuild the fallen tent of David; I will rebuild its ruins and restore it, 15:17 so that the rest of humanity may seek the Lord, namely, all the Gentiles I have called to be my own,’ says the Lord, who makes these things 15:18 known from long ago.
==Decree of the Council of Jerusalem==
After concluding that circumcision is not required for non-Jews, James, the leader of the [[Council of Jerusalem]] says:
15:19 “Therefore I conclude that we should not cause extra difficulty for those among the Gentiles who are turning to God, 15:20 but that we should write them a letter telling them to
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