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1 - Karaites adhere to the law as given by YHWH to Moses on Mt.
Sinai and therefore
follow the original commandments and instructions, as the children
of Israel.
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- Karaism comes from a Hebrew root word meaning 'followers of the way'
therefore we are referred to as Karaites.
These writings given to Moses represented YHWH's plan for the people He
chose to enter into a covenant relationship with. Not only this but, they
were to be 'a light to the nations'. Being
this light, they were to teach the will of the Creator, not just by
word but by deed. Those who accept the rule of the Almighty and choose
to follow His law have the promise of life everlasting if they remain
faithful. Fear of YHWH is the beginning of wisdom. - Prov 3:13
3 - Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding,
Prov 3:18
4 - She (wisdom)
is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of
her will be blessed.
Karaites differ from others in that we accept the Tanakh (TN'K, Hebrew
Bible [old testament]) as giving us all the information we need to live
a life in accord with the will of the Creator.
We do not feel a need for
teachings that are not included in TN'K thus
we do not accept either the Talmud of the Rabbinics or the New Testament
of the Christians.
5 - We are told in Deuteronomy 4:2 that we are not to add to or take away from the words He has commanded to us. We are not to diminish His given instructions in any way.
6 - We see ourselves in exile at this time. We believe that this exile
will end if we turn away from false
man made religions and return
to YHWH. 2 Chr 7:14
7 - If my people, who are called by My Name, shall humble themselves,
and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will
I hear from the heavens, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their
land. The Prophet Amos speaks of the time when we will be in a famine
and will hunger as the Creator hides His face from us because of our sin.
Amos 8:11
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8 - Behold, the days will come says Sovereign YHWH, that I will send a
famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but
of hearing the words of YHWH:
Famine and exile have set precedent as major actions of punishment for
Israel by YHWH when they were unfaithful. We are in this exile.
9 - It is YHWH's will for us to repent, turn away from our rebellious
ways and live.
Karaites see themselves as without a living prophet and see that understanding
clearly the language and culture of YHWH's Prophets would be exceedingly
difficult, if not impossible.
10 - Karaites seek to understand the TN'K by understanding the plain meaning
of the Hebrew Scriptures.
The Torah was to be read to the children of Israel every seven years.
The listeners had to be able to understand the meanings of the readings,
thus we seek the same 'plain meaning' today.
11 - According to Karaite belief, every person is obligated to study the
Hebrew Scriptures so that by their study, reasoning and understanding,
they may each determine for themselves the true meaning of the Creator's
directions given in Torah.
When the time comes
to stand before the Righteous Judge, we each will stand alone before
Him and answer for our actions.
"Search well in the Scriptures and do not rely on anyone's opinion"
is an ancient Karaite adage and regarding this the Karaite sages taught,
"He who relies on any of the teachers of the exile without personal
investigation, it is
as if he had engaged in idolatry."
12 - We cannot rely on the most accepted interpretations or even the customs
of the forefathers, for Scripture warns us about being like our fathers
in their misdeeds and rebellions. The fathers have been described, at
times stubborn and rebellious.
We are also not to follow the 'commandments of men' for Isaiah says: Isa
29:13
13 - YHWH says: "These people come near to Me with their mouth
and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their
worship of Me is made up only of rules taught by men. Jewish
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14 - Each and every Karaite will likely never agree totally with
another's understanding of Scripture and the burden of proof
lies with the individual. Because of this, the only central
authority for a Karaite is YHWH. This is very good since it
helps to prevent the 'indoctrination, even into falsehood'
becoming ingrained as 'the dogma of the group'. Since we each
must answer, we also must search well and be certain that
we have the correct meanings from His Torah. Jewish
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15 - Karaites are united, not by huge organizations, by a priesthood or
a common set doctrine to which we must all adhere. We are united by our
desire to find the will of the Creator and when each part is found and
understood, in the doing.