Breslov Teachings on Noahides Compared
Here is a correspondence between Jewish Law and Noahide Law as implied by the teachings of Rabbi Nachman. For comparison purposes the generally accepted views of Maimonides and Rabbi Benamozegh are provided:
Jewish Law | Noahide Law | ||
Maimonides | Rabbi Benamozegh | Rabbi Nachman | |
10 Commandments | - | 7 Laws | 7 Laws |
613 Commandments | 7 Laws | many more | many more |
Mitzvah | 7 Laws, or voluntary keep one of 613 | 7 Laws, voluntary keep one of 613, or Logically derived laws | National Law if law was made and observed for correct motive |
No separate religious & civil legal system | Two legal systems | Two legal systems | One legal system |
Rabbinical Tekanos & Gezeros | Voluntary & Individual | Existing Religions | National Law |
Rabbis | - | - | National Assemblies |
Messiah | - | - | National King |
Geula (Redemption) | Messianic World Redemption | Messianic World Redemption | National Redemption preceding World Redemption |
Teaching Jewish Law | Forbidden for Jew to teach, Voluntary for Noahide to learn | Ok if for correct motive | Forbidden to study another National Law |
Learning non-Jewish Law | - | desirable to learn read texts of other faiths | Forbidden to study another National Law |
converts | Open to all non-Jews | Discouraged because existing religions should be reformed | Discouraged because each nation has a different divine essense, and specific purpose to fulfill |