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Afterlife & Messiah Quiz

How much do you know about Judaism and the afterlife?

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The immortality of the soul, the World to Come, the resurrection of the dead, and the Messianic age are all part of Jewish tradition. How much do you know about this area of Jewish belief?

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Question 1 of 10
What do biblical books such as Ecclesiastes and Job say about Sheol?
Question 2 of 10
True or false: In the Talmud, the afterlife is referred to as the "corrected world."
Question 3 of 10
According to the Talmud, do non-Jews have a share in the World to Come?
Question 4 of 10
Which of the following will not have a place in the World to Come, according to the Midrash on Ecclesiastes?
Question 5 of 10
According to Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liady, who enjoys the bliss of the World to Come while on Earth?
Question 6 of 10
According to Isaac Luria's theology, what will bring the Messiah?
Question 7 of 10
What is the difference between Mashiah ben Joseph and Mashiah ben David?
Question 8 of 10
What is Gehinnom?
Question 9 of 10
Which is true of Maimonides' conception of the World to Come?
Question 10 of 10
According to Maimonides, why should someone study Torah and perform its commandments?
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