Paradise
Paradise is the eternal garden of reward for the faithful.
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Paradise is depicted in scripture as a divine garden or realm of eternal reward, often associated with the presence of God and the righteous. In the Christian New Testament, Jesus promises the penitent thief, "To day shalt thou be with me in paradise" (Luke 23:43), and Paul describes being "caught up into paradise" where he heard unspeakable words (2 Corinthians 12:4). The Book of Revelation refers to "the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God" as a reward for those who overcome (Revelation 2:7).
- Mentioned in Christian texts
- 3 passages (Luke 23:43, 2 Corinthians 12:4, Revelation 2:7)
- Associated with the tree of life
- Revelation 2:7
- Original home of Adam and Eve
- Surah 2:35, 7:19, 7:22, 7:27
Lore & Background
In Christian scripture, Paradise is presented as a place of immediate post-mortem blessing (Luke 23:43) and a realm of divine revelation (2 Corinthians 12:4). It is also the location of the tree of life, promised to those who overcome (Revelation 2:7). These passages emphasize Paradise as a reward for faithfulness and a place of intimate communion with God. It is also the original dwelling of Adam and Eve, from which they were expelled after disobeying God's command not to approach a certain tree (Surah 2:35, 7:19, 7:22, 7:27). Satan is depicted as the one who caused their removal (Surah 7:27). Those who associate partners with God (shirk) are forbidden from Paradise (Surah 5:72). The Quran also teaches that Paradise is inherited by the righteous as a reward for their deeds (Surah 7:43).
Reader's Guide
The passages portray Paradise as a consistent symbol of divine reward and original innocence across both Christian and Islamic scriptures. In the New Testament, it is a place of immediate presence with Christ (Luke 23:43) and a site of heavenly mysteries (2 Corinthians 12:4), culminating in the eschatological promise of the tree of life (Revelation 2:7). It also serves as the backdrop for the fall of humanity (Surah 2:35, 7:19-27), where Adam and Eve's disobedience led to their expulsion. The passages collectively present Paradise as both a lost original state and a future hope, accessible only through divine guidance and human obedience.
Did You Know?
- Jesus promised the penitent thief that they would be together in Paradise that very day (Luke 23:43).
- Paul was caught up into Paradise and heard words that it is not lawful for a man to utter (2 Corinthians 12:4).
- Adam and Eve were originally placed in Paradise but were expelled after eating from a forbidden tree (Surah 2:35, 7:19-22).
Notable Quotes (Wikiquote)
"In the nine heavens are eight Paradises;Where is the ninth one? In the human breast.Only the blessed dwell in th' Paradises,But blessedness dwells in the human breast." — Paradise "William R. Alger, "The Ninth Paradise", Poetry of the Orient (1865), p. 223." — Paradise "I have always imagined Paradise as a kind of library." — Paradise "Variant translation: I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library." — Paradise
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