01-05-2011, 03:15 AM
(This post was last modified: 01-05-2011, 03:24 AM by Director Michael.)
Therefore a Ben or Bat Noach may freely explore and learn about the different cultural branches on this common tree of humanity - with the caveat that much of the philisophy, culture, art, music and literature of Gentiles throughout history has been involved with various idolatries. It is forbidden for a Ben or Bat Noach to read the books of the idolators that explain about their idolatrous services, practices and religious statutes. Nor may one dwell on these aspects of idolatry, except if certain limited information is needed for some specific and limited practical purpose. This is explained in "The Divine Code," Part 2 (The Prohibition of Idolatry), Chapter 2.
Included in learning about different cultures is that a Ben or Bat Noah may learn about Jewish culture and gain a basic knowledge of how the Jewish Commandments are observed. The limitations on more in-dpeth Torah study by Gentiles are explained in "The Divine Code," Part 1 (Fundamentals of the [Noahide] Faith), Chapter 5.
Included in learning about different cultures is that a Ben or Bat Noah may learn about Jewish culture and gain a basic knowledge of how the Jewish Commandments are observed. The limitations on more in-dpeth Torah study by Gentiles are explained in "The Divine Code," Part 1 (Fundamentals of the [Noahide] Faith), Chapter 5.