[hecht]

sounds like the author never heard of the Noachide laws.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Laws_of_Noah

[onedoug]

Thanks.

[safisoft]

There is no documented proof for the so-called Noachide Laws (7 laws) existing prior to the Tosefta. They were likely a Second Century answer to issues regarding Christianity’s rise and Gentile proselyte (to Judaism) problems. The Talmud makes multiple refernces, but none are found in the Mishnah. The Tanaim had several opinions on the laws a Gentile must observe to be “righteous” - the number varying from 3 to 7 to 11.