Judaism B&T - life after death Flashcards
1
Q
What is the jewish afterlife called?
A
Olam Ha ba (the world to come)
2
Q
what quote suggests the soul of an individual is returned to God
A
“the spirit returns to God who gave it” Ecclesiastes
3
Q
What is Gan eden?
A
the reward for Jews who have led a good life. This is not directly stated in Jewish scriptures
4
Q
What is Gehinnom?
A
A place of punishment for unrighteous souls
5
Q
State a quote by maimonides that suggests a reward for righteous Jews
A
“The pious of all nations of the world have a portion in the world to come” Maimonides
6
Q
How does reunion relate to Life after death
A
Some believe that when Jews die, they reunite with people who had died before. Genesis describes how Jacob had gathered with his people when he died
