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Behesht

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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in Persian mythology, is the condition of blessedness in the abodes of Ormuzd, which the souls of the pious reach, while sinners are banished to the kingdom of Ahriman.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Behesht'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/behesht.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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