Talmud - Hebrew Teachings

Who was the First Jew?

October 14, 2014 by tomirvine

There are differing opinions as to who was the first Jew. * * * Abraham, 1813-1638 BCE, is considered by many as the first Jew. A native of Mesopotamia, he rejected the idolatrous ways of his ancestors and contemporaries; he was the first person to use his own cognitive abilities to discover and recognize the … Read more

Noahide Laws

October 13, 2014 by tomirvine

The Babylonian Talmud (dated to 300 CE) lists seven laws which God gave to the Children of Noah (B’nei Noach): 1 Acknowledge that there is only one G-d who is Infinite and Supreme above all things. Do not replace that Supreme Being with finite idols, be it yourself, or other beings. This command includes such … Read more