God Fearers -- Jews Only Please?

Question

I've searched for info on God Fearers, but can only find Christian references. What's the Jewish "take" on God Fearers?
Was there such a thing, are there still?
Is it in the Talmud?

Answer 1

To the best of my knowledge, the term in Judaism is roughly equivalent to the terms "Righteous Gentiles", "B'nai Noach" and another term that escapes me ... "Ger ~something~" meaning "stranger at the gate" as opposed to the Ger that is a convert.

Following is a short list of sites that don't have any relationship to Christian groups, but which deal with how a Gentile can properly be a "G-d Fearer" and live righteously as Gentiles.

Answer 2

Of the patriarchs we have learned that they had great fear and respect of G-d -
I know of many yeshiva's that are called Issac's Fear
You can read about it in the Bible and a really good translation would be the JPS (Jewish Publication Society) easy to understand and follow - but remember every translation is only an interpretation of the original - but it will help you get started

Answer 3

The concept your talking about is very complex and is not only talked about in the Talmud but in various Jewish sources


it is called yeiras HaShem or fear of G-d as apposed to Ahavas HaShem which is love of G-d. These two forces decribe how a persons relationship with the Holy one blessed be he should be.

these sources might help
http://www.aish.com/spirituality/foundations/Six_Constant_Mitzvahs_5_-_Fear_God.asp
https://www.mesora.org/LoveFearGod.htm

Answer 4

Not 100% sure I get the question, but fear of G-d is most certainly discussed in the Talmud.

Answer 5

How can anyone fear god when they say that god is on your side.

Or was that Nationwide is always on your side?

Answer 6

one should love g-d as a loving parent, no be afraid of g-d as in an abusive parent...