In reading through the Jewish Encyclopedia I wouldn't make too much out of your quote as it is built upon a bunch of rabbinical traditions. (ouch!)
However, I couldn't help but noticing the Jewish view of the soul on another site:
Well, assuiming the Torah is authentic, we should be able to.
I would say their view of the soul fits more in line with Orthodoxy than it does Reformed Protestantism. So much for Greek thought of the Jews. In fact, at the risk of insult, the Orthodox are convincing me that the Orthodox views are strictly built on western thoughts and ideas
Which is it, HD? Are the Orthodox more in line with the Jews or with "westerns" (Protestants)? They can't be both.
Our Lord flat out told the Sadducee they were wrong.
Actually, He did that more to the Pharisees. I think He even told them that their father is the devil! No wonder the Jamnia rabbis cursed His name.