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

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

Christianity

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

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

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

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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