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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
This term refers to the biblical paradise where Adam and Eve lived in perfect harmony with nature before their expulsion due to disobedience. It symbolizes a state of innocence, bliss, and unspoiled beauty.
Related terms
Paradise Lost: An epic poem by John Milton that explores the fall from grace and expulsion from the Garden of Eden.
Original Sin: The Christian belief that all humans inherit sin from Adam and Eve's disobedience in the Garden of Eden.
Utopia: An imagined place or society characterized by perfection in every aspect.