Rambam’s View on Afterlife and Mashiah: A Critical Analysis Introduction The concept of afterlife and Mashiah (Messiah) has been a subject of debate and discussion among Jews for centuries. While some believe in a literal

Choose one of the following topics:
I CHOSED: Afterlife and Mashiah
Read all of the primary sources and article/s on Canvas on that topic. Feel free to research any other relevant sources that you find. Write a 5 page essay (double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 point font, standard margins) on Rambam’s view of the topic. You must cite at least four primary sources (meaning something the Rambam wrote, two different chapters in the Guide count as two) and two secondary source (meaning written by a recent writer). Make at least two references back to sources and/or methodologies that we discussed in class (for example content of Letter on Astrology, methodology we used in readings on prophecy).
Clearly indicate what you are quoting from others. Do not simply summarize the sources. Include methodological considerations, questions, solutions, and why you chose that solution over others. Include also how you relate to this material: how does it compare with what you have learned before, do you find Rambam’s approach helpful or confusing, is his approach relevant for a modern Jew or do you think another approach is better and if so which one and why.