Ask Noah International – The 7 Universal Commandments and Much More

When do the Noahide Commandments Permit Gentile Nations to Go to War?


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This audio lesson is a review of an article by Rabbi J. David Bleich. He explains the circumstances that lead to very limited permission within the Torah’s Noahide Code for warfare by Gentile nations.

For information on permissible or forbidden actions for Gentile soldiers, in taking prisoners or booty, see the book "The Divine Code" by Rabbi Moshe Weiner of Jerusalem. It covers some of the Torah laws regarding wars by Gentile nations.

In "The Divine Code", see Part VII, topics 10:1-4 on Taking Captives (in war), and topics 14:1-3 and 9-10, on Land Conquered in War.

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