Paradise

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Paradise is a term that is used in various religions to describe a place of exceptional happiness and delight. It is often depicted as a utopian place of rest or pleasure, where there is only peace, prosperity, and happiness.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The word "paradise" entered English from the French paradis, inherited from the Latin paradisus, from Greek paradeisos (παράδεισος), and ultimately from an Old Iranian root, attested in Avestan as pairi-daêza-.

Religious Conceptions[edit | edit source]

Christianity[edit | edit source]

In Christianity, paradise is often associated with the Garden of Eden and the Heavenly Kingdom. It is viewed as a place where believers in Jesus Christ will spend eternity with God.

Islam[edit | edit source]

In Islam, paradise is described as a beautiful garden where faithful believers are rewarded for their righteous deeds in life. It is known as Jannah in Arabic.

Judaism[edit | edit source]

In Judaism, paradise is often referred to as the Garden of Eden or the World to Come. It is seen as a place of peace and fulfillment, where the righteous are rewarded.

Cultural Interpretations[edit | edit source]

Paradise has also been interpreted in various ways by different cultures around the world. It is often depicted as a utopian place of rest or pleasure, where there is only peace, prosperity, and happiness.

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