Journey to heaven: exploring Jewish views of the afterlife

The Hebrew Bible: glimpses of immortality

Early post-biblical literature: gateways to heaven and hell

The mishnah: who will merit the world to come?

The Talmud: what happens in the next world?

Medieval Jewish philosophy: faith and reason

Mysticism: reincarnation in Kabbalah

Modernity: what do we believe?

The Messiah: the eternal thread of hope.

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Introduction; 1. The Hebrew Bible: Glimpses of Immortality; 2. Early Post-Biblical Literature: Gateways to Heaven and Hell; 3. The Mishnah: Who Will Merit the World to Come?; 4. The Talmud: What Happens in the Next World?; 5. Medieval Jewish Philosophy: Faith and Reason; 6. Mysticism: Reincarnation in Kabbalah; 7. Modernity: What Do We Believe?; 8. The Messiah: The Eternal Thread of Hope; Afterword; Notes; Index; About the Author.