A covenantal foundation
From Adam and Noah onward, the tradition explores a moral framework addressed to all humanity.
THE NOAHISM ENCYCLOPEDIA
A vision for humanity through the lens of the Torah.
Exploring Multi-Covenantism and Religious Federalism: a Torah-rooted understanding of shared human responsibilities and the distinct covenants of nations.
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The covenant with Noah · a vision of humanity under GodCENTRAL IDEAS
One human family. Distinct covenants.
The original encyclopedia introduces Multi-Covenantism as the recognition that humanity stands before God through multiple valid covenants. Its proposal of Religious Federalism offers a model of unity grounded in shared origins and distinct communal responsibilities.
Unity with distinction
Communities may retain particular identities while contributing to the larger purpose of humanity.
Law, history, understanding
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Introduction to Noahism, God-Fearers, and covenantal life.
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The seventy nations, the tribes of Israel, ancestry, and peoples.
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Begin HereHow to become a NoahiteIn the Talmud, and codified by Maimonides, it is written that it is not sufficient for a non-Jew to just keep the seven laws in order to "have a portion…Read article Seven Laws & Daily LifeSeven CommandmentsThe word Mesani is translated as meaning "repetition" Two verses in Qur'an refer to Al mesani / Al mesaniy: 15:87and 39.23. Qur'an 39:23 makes it clear…Read article Faith CommunitiesGod-Fearers and the Identity of the Sabians"God-Fearers: A Solution to the Ancient Problem of the Identity of the Sabians" reflects the research of Alberto Fratini and Carl Prato and contains their…Read article Books, Resources & CommunityPublicationsThis is the beginning of a comprehensive list of literature concernign the Bnai Noach. Please add any that are missing. Eventually this literature should…Read article Seven Laws & Daily LifeIslam and Noahite LawThere has been much less halachic literature written about Islam compared to Christianity. It has been suggested that this is due, in part, to the fact…Read article Seven Laws & Daily LifeMaimonides' Law of NoahidesPlease note when reading this translation that while Maimonides is one of the major sources for the Code of Jewish Law, Jewish law does not always follow…Read article
“Humanity is united by a common root and thrives within distinct, divinely ordained covenants.”
— From the encyclopedia's December 2024 introduction