Quiz

Afterlife & Messiah Quiz

How much do you know about Judaism and the afterlife?

Advertisement

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?

You answered {{correct}} of {{total}} correctly

Question 1 of 10
According to Maimonides, why should someone study Torah and perform its commandments?
Question 2 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 3 of 10
According to Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liady, who enjoys the bliss of the World to Come while on Earth?
Question 4 of 10
What is Gehinnom?
Question 5 of 10
Where does the idea of a political or military redeemer come from?
Question 6 of 10
Which Jewish hero did many, including Rabbi Akiba, think would turn out to be the Messiah?
Question 7 of 10
Which is true of Maimonides' conception of the World to Come?
Question 8 of 10
In the view of the talmudic sage Rav, which of the following is true about the World to Come?
Question 9 of 10
In Jewish belief, which of these is not a possibility?
Question 10 of 10
According to the Talmud, do non-Jews have a share in the World to Come?
Advertisement
Advertisement

Discover More

card and flowers for mother's day

Beliefs & Practices

Should Jews Celebrate Mother’s Day?

Celebrating moms is a Jewish thing to do.

Beliefs & Practices

What Is Kiruv?

The organized effort to draw less observant Jews closer to Judaism is often traced to postwar America.

Live

Non-Traditional Uses for Mikveh

How an ancient ritual has been reimagined for a variety of new purposes.