The Paradise according to Islam and other religions

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(An artists representation of “Muhammed’s Paradise”. A Persian miniature from The History of Mohammed, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris.) Extraordinary and immeasurable place reserved, according to the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition, to the pre-Islamic believers and pious Muslims in … Read More

The Paradise according to Christianity

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In Christianity, there are two paradise: the earthly paradise and the heavenly paradise. According to Catholicism (Adam and Eve in Paradise in a painting by Lucas Cranach) The earthly paradise The “earthly paradise” expression does not exist – as such … Read More

The Paradise in mythology and Judaism

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(Paradise, by Jan Bruegel) Paradise, or Garden of Eden, is often the final place where humans will be rewarded for their good behavior. This is an important concept introduced at the beginning of the Bible, in the book of Genesis. … Read More

Robinson Crusoe Island, the lost paradise

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Location Pacific Ocean Coordinates 33°38′29″S 78°50′28″W Archipelago Juan Fernández Islands Area 93 km2 (35.9 sq mi) Highest elevation 922 m (3,025 ft) Highest point El Yunque Country Chile Population 859 (as of 2011 est.) Robinson Crusoe Island (Spanish: Isla Robinson … Read More