Life after death Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is the focus of Jewish belief regarding life after death?
Life after death is not a big focus; the present is considered more important.
What is the term used by many Jewish people for the afterlife?
‘Olam ha-ba’, which means ‘the world to come’. It can also refer to the Messianic age.
What do most Jews believe about resurrection?
Many Jews believe in resurrection, with varying interpretations.
What do Orthodox Jews believe about resurrection?
Orthodox Jews believe in bodily resurrection.
What do Reform Jews believe about resurrection?
Reform Jews believe it will be only the soul that is resurrected.
Who do some Jews believe will be resurrected?
Some believe only the righteous will be resurrected.
How do most Jews believe people will be judged?
Most Jews believe people will be judged based on their actions.
When do Orthodox Jews believe judgment will occur?
Orthodox Jews believe everyone will be judged when the Messiah arrives.
When do Reform Jews believe judgment will occur?
Reform Jews believe they will be judged as soon as they die, as there is no Messiah.
What is Gan Eden?
Gan Eden is a paradise for those who have lived according to God’s law.
What are the traditional Jewish beliefs regarding life after death?
Both resurrection and reincarnation are traditional Jewish beliefs.
Do most Jews believe in eternal punishment?
Most Jews do not believe in eternal punishment.
What do some teach about the souls of the truly wicked?
Others teach that God destroys the souls of the truly wicked.
What is Gehinnom?
Gehinnom is a place of punishment for those who had lived immoral lives.
Is Gehinnom a permanent or temporary state?
Gehinnom is a temporary place of purification, similar to purgatory.
Is there variation in beliefs about life after death?
There is lots of variation in beliefs about life after death.
What references exist regarding life after death?
There are some references in the Tenakh and Talmud.
What is the significance of judgement in life after death?
The idea of judgement, reward, and punishment fits with ideas of G-d as a fair but merciful judge.
How does the concept of judgement affect behavior?
It encourages good behaviour and faith.
What can the belief in life after death provide individuals?
It can give their lives meaning and a purpose.
What will God bring into judgment?
Every deed, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.
Ecclesiastes 12
What does Isaiah 26 say about the dead?
Your dead will live; their bodies will rise.
Isaiah 26
What happened to important figures like Abraham after death?
They were gathered to their people.
Genesis 25:8
