Abstract
This paper examines the theological image of God as a teacher of Torah in the world to come in apocalyptic traditions from Late Antiquity. The importance of the Torah is a prominent theme in apocalyptic literature of the seventh century, yet this material has scarcely been discussed in analysis of the role of Torah in the future age. The discussion will focus on the distinctive image of God as a teacher in the midrashic apocalypse Pirqe Mashiah and related traditions. Pirqe Mashiah draws together concepts of the bet ha-midrash, the future Temple, the importance of Torah and ideas of election and judgement. This serves both to validate the existing practices of the synagogue and Torah study and to reiterate the election of Israel and the special relationship between God and the Jewish people at a time of political turmoil.
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