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Introduction, Part VII, "Brit Shalom" by Rabbi Oury Cherki

After all the extensive introduction we've dealt with until now,

there is a conclusion to the introduction

where I explain what exactly is the Noahide Laws?

What is this area in Jewish law?

As part of Jewish tradition, as it is taught in houses of Jewish learning, there exists an entire course of study called “Noahide Law,” which has been known to the sages of Israel throughout the generations. Most often, this study has been theoretical, but in recent generations, members of many nations have begun to show an interest in the practical application of the unique contents of Noahide Law, including actual guidance in fulfilling the halachot or Torah precepts involved. Therefore, I saw it appropriate to compose a book of halachot for those interested individuals, a sort of abbreviated, yet essential, “Shulchan Aruch” (code of law), consisting primarily of laws pertinent to those individuals who see themselves as “Children of Noah” or Noahides.

This composition, “Brit Shalom” or “Covenant of Peace,” a guide to practical Noahide daily life, complements “Brit Olam” or “Eternal Covenant,” a prayer book that addresses Noahide spiritual life. “I will seal a covenant of peace with them; it will be an eternal covenant with them.” (Ezekiel: 37, 26)

We will see that the world of Halakha (Jewish law) directed towards the nations is fundamentally very different from the world of Halakha directed towards the people of Israel. While for the people of Israel, most of the laws deal with what is forbidden and permitted, for the nations of the world, most of the laws deal with what is recommended and not recommended. 

Next time, we will begin the practical study.

More Lessons on Brit Shalom

第 1 章,第 3 部分,“Brit Shalom”,作者:Rabbi Oury Cherki

第 9節中指出:“任何僅出於追求知識或倫理,而非出於對律法的信仰而接受諾亞律法的人,被称为'Chacham U'mot HaOlam'(智慧的外邦人)。

这就是 Chassid(義人)和 Chacham(智慧人)的区别。我们的一些先哲們偏爱 義人,但也有人则偏爱 智慧人。

 简介:

接受諾亞律法的依据是什么?是堅信摩西的律法書?还是出於內心的道德感召?

Chapter 1, Part 2, "Brit Shalom" by Rabbi Oury Cherki

The Jewish people, the Israelites, have important duties they must uphold toward Noahides—treating them with honesty and love. This requires identification, which is why the acceptance of the commandments takes place before a court.

Chapter 1, Part 1, "Brit Shalom" by Rabbi Oury Cherki

Just as any person who becomes a citizen of any country accepts that country’s laws, whether they are to their advantage or not, a person who wants to become a Noahide and accept that status also accepts the binding nature of this constitution, even before they decide to observe its commandments.

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