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To: markfnkl
Must a righteous gentile abide by Jewish teachings, or does he need only believe in one God?
160 posted on 11/23/2001 8:40:29 AM PST by Cleburne
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To: Cleburne
Great question! No, whereas Jews are of course obliged to follow all 613 laws, righteous Gentiles need only follow seven, which were laws given to Adam and Noah (for this reason such Gentiles are known as Noahite Gentiles). The

The generally accepted list consists of seven items, with respect to: 1) idolatry; 2) blasphemy; 3) homicide; 4) incest and adultery; 5) robbery; 6) eating the flesh of a live creature; 7) establishing a system of justice.

174 posted on 11/23/2001 8:47:51 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest
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