He lived according to a moral code, relative to his generation.
The word “Jew” comes from the Germanization of “Yehudah” (“Judah”), one of the two kingdoms of Israel after the Davidic dynasty split. In Jewish law, “Jew” or “Israelite” refers to any member of the nation who accepts the 613 commandments given to Moses at Sinai; before Sinai, a member of the nation of Israel was termed a “Hebrew” - coming from the title given Abraham, “Ivri” (literally “one who crossed over”). Before Abraham (which is to say, before the nation was created), people were termed “son of Noah,” or “Noahide.” as all were descended from Noah. Before Noah, people were simply called “son of Man,” or “man.”
Part of that is true. The Jews came from Judah, who is from Israel, who is from Issac, who is from Abraham, who is a decendant from Shem, who is from Noah, who is a decendant from Seth, who is from Adam.
The time you are referring to is where God is showing humanity, man was created on the 6th day for Himself on the 7th day. God created man for himself and He would show him how to have a right relationship with Himself through those He establishs a covenant with. You are right they weren’t called Jews, but from Adam through to Israel, God was still blessing the world through One Holy Couple, One Holy Family, to One Holy Tribe.
In nomine Jesu I offer you peace,
I have been waiting two days for someone to answer this. It is profound yet easy.
In nomine Jesu I offer you peace Xavier,
Easy but profound.
In nomine Jesu I offer you peace Xavier,
The Jews, God’s Chosen People, where required to interact with God in a very formal ritualized manner. Would you suggest that they where wrong? I don’t mean to suggest that we should not embrace the “Great Commandment” but I also recogize that Jesus stated that not one letter of the law would be taken away. Historically Christians, particularly Protestant Christian, have just about explained away adhearing to “any” laws of the old testament. I think this might be in error. What are your thoughts on this?
Do you feel that you are speaking for God here? How do you know that what divides us isn’t of importance?
I don’t assume that this is so. I seek to know and to be guided correctly. The Great Commandment didn’t make our lives easier, it made them more complicated, in my humble opinion.
Excellent question. I believe it is at the core of the christians life.
When Jesus died the veil in the holy of holies was rent. The veil which seperated man from God was removed. There are laws of the Old Testament that both Catholic and nonCatholic adhere to and Laws that neither do.
God speaks for Himself.
Volumes could be written on how to love God with your whole heart it against all our carnality.
In nomine Jesu I offer you peace Xavier,
This is a very good response. One that I will reflect upon for some time.
This again is very interesting. I have read several JPII’s books and found the leader of my Church inspiring, insightful and guided by the Holy Spirit. It has been a great consolation for all the troubles that have plagued the Church of late.
And many have! Are you familiar with Saint John of the Cross?
You would be correct in such a statement. A gentile is a “son of Noah,” or a “Noahide.”
