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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
According to Jewish tradition, which biblical personality will the Messiah be descended from?
Question 2 of 10
What do biblical books such as Ecclesiastes and Job say about Sheol?
Question 3 of 10
Which of these is a Jewish belief about heaven?
Question 4 of 10
According to Maimonides, why should someone study Torah and perform its commandments?
Question 5 of 10
According to Jewish thought, who will be the adversary of the Jewish people in an apocalyptic battle that ushers in true redemption?
Question 6 of 10
Do some Jews believe in resurrection?
Question 7 of 10
According to the Books of Ecclesiastes and Job, who goes down to Sheol after they die?
Question 8 of 10
In rabbinic literature, the soul goes through three stages after death. Which of these is not one of those stages?
Question 9 of 10
True or false: Reform Judaism rejects the idea of a physical resurrection.
Question 10 of 10
In the view of the talmudic sage Rav, which of the following is true about the World to Come?
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