A few questions.

Okay, I have been lurking through this subreddit for a long time and am fascinated at Judaism and it’s traditions and I have read parts of the Tanakh My questions are,

1. What books would I need if I were to read more into detail about Judaism? (Specifically history and religious texts)

2. Who do you all consider to be the Greatest Jewish scholar? Like for example, Catholics have St. Thomas Aquinas, who is the Jewish equivalent? I apologize if I sound insensitive or ignorant.

3. Can gentiles like me be saved if I abide by Noahide laws? Do Catholic Christians count as followers of the Noahide laws? Again I’m sorry if I sound ignorant. I ponder all the time of what happens and what God truly wants from us.

Thank you and I look forward to learning more about this awesome religion!!