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All Israel have a portion in the world to come, as it is said (Isa. lx. 21), "And thy people shall be all righteous; they shall inherit the land for ever." The following have no portion in the world to come:—

(a) He who denies the resurrection of the dead.

(b) He who denies the divine origin of the Torah.

(c) The unbeliever.

Rabbi Akiba would include among these the following two:—

(a) He who reads heretical books.

(b) He who whispers a charm over a wound.