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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 Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liady, who enjoys the bliss of the World to Come while on Earth?
Question 2 of 10
According to the Books of Ecclesiastes and Job, who goes down to Sheol after they die?
Question 3 of 10
Which of these is not a term that refers to the Jewish conception of the Afterlife?
Question 4 of 10
In the view of the talmudic sage Rav, which of the following is true about the World to Come?
Question 5 of 10
Which is true of Maimonides' conception of the World to Come?
Question 6 of 10
How did Jacob Frank and his followers refer to God?
Question 7 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 8 of 10
True or false: In the Talmud, the afterlife is referred to as the "corrected world."
Question 9 of 10
What is the concept of gilgul?
Question 10 of 10
According to Maimonides, which is true about the Messiah?
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