The Path of the
Righteous Gentile
A comprehensive guide to the Seven Noahide Laws — their Biblical and Talmudic sources, their details and ramifications, and their practical application. This pioneering work opened the encyclopedic breadth of the Noahide Laws to English-speaking readers for the first time.
Chapters
Introduction to the Noahide Laws
An overview of the Seven Laws of Noah — their origin, their scope, and why they matter for every human being.
Historical Overview
Tracing the Noahide Laws from Adam through Noah, the patriarchs, Sinai, and into the modern era.
Moshiach: For All People
A detailed look at the seven commandments and their universal significance for all humanity.
Idolatry
The prohibition against worshipping anything other than the One Creator — the foundation of all the laws.
Blasphemy
Showing respect for the Creator in speech and thought, and what constitutes a violation.
Murder
The sanctity of human life — every person is an entire world, and taking a life destroys that world.
Sexual Relations
The Torah's framework for moral relationships and the sanctity of the marriage bond.
Theft
Honest dealings as a foundation of civilization — respecting what belongs to others.
The Limb of a Living Animal
The prohibition against cruelty to animals and the responsibility of stewardship over Creation.
Courts of Law
The obligation to establish justice — courts, laws, and the enforcement of a moral society.
Charity
Giving to others in need — a virtue that goes beyond the letter of the law.
Prayer
Connecting to the Creator through prayer — its place in Noahide observance.
Returning to God
The path of teshuvah — returning to G-d after straying, and the power of repentance.
Honoring Father & Mother
Honoring one's parents as a reflection of honoring the Creator.
Sacrifices
The concept of sacrificial offerings and its relevance to the children of Noah.
Chaim Clorfene and Yakov Rogalsky
About the authors of this groundbreaking work on the Noahide Laws.