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a b c d "Angelology". The Jewish Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on 28 March 2010 . Retrieved 30 July 2012. In post-Biblical Judaism, certain angels took on particular significance and developed unique personalities and roles. Although these archangels were believed to rank among the heavenly host, no systematic hierarchy ever developed. Metatron is considered one of the highest of the angels in Merkabah and Kabbalah mysticism and often serves as a scribe; he is briefly mentioned in the Talmud [28] and figures prominently in Merkabah mystical texts. Michael, who serves as a warrior [29] and advocate for Israel ( Daniel 10:13), is looked upon particularly fondly. [30] Gabriel is mentioned in the Book of Daniel ( Daniel 8:15–17) and briefly in the Talmud, [31] as well as in many Merkabah mystical texts. There is no evidence in Judaism for the worship of angels, but there is evidence for the invocation and sometimes even conjuration of angels. [23]

Ludlow, Morwenna (2012). Brakke, David (ed.). "Demons, Evil, and Liminality in Cappadocian Theology" (PDF). Journal of Early Christian Studies. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. 20 (2): 179–211 [183]. doi: 10.1353/earl.2012.0014. hdl: 10871/15370. ISSN 1067-6341. S2CID 145816767 . Retrieved 11 November 2012. Not only was his robe exceedingly white, but his whole person was glorious beyond description, and his countenance truly like lightning. The room was exceedingly light, but not so very bright as immediately around his person. When I first looked upon him, I was afraid; but the fear soon left me. [83] Ultimately, the decision to get a Gothic tattoo should be a personal one, informed by careful consideration and preparation. With the right approach, a Gothic tattoo can be a powerful form of self-expression and a testament to the wearer’s individuality. ConclusionIn the commentaries of Proclus (4th century) on the Timaeus of Plato, Proclus uses the terminology of "angelic" ( aggelikos) and "angel" ( aggelos) in relation to metaphysical beings. According to Aristotle, just as there is a Prime Mover, [102] so too, must there be spiritual secondary movers. [103] Cenap Çakmak Islam: A Worldwide Encyclopedia [4 volumes] ABC-CLIO, 18.05.2017 ISBN 978-1-61069-217-5 p. 140 Choose the Right Tattoo Artist: Not all tattoo artists are comfortable with or specialize in Gothic designs. Look for an artist who has experience with the genre, and whose style you admire. Michael (archangel) (translation: who is like God?), kindness of God, and stands up for the children of mankind Barker, Margaret (2004). An Extraordinary Gathering of Angels, M Q Publications. ISBN 978-1-84072-680-0

Cummings, Owen F., 2023. Angels In Scripture and Tradition, Paulist Press, New Jersey. ISBN 978-0-8091-5633-7 Ronner, John, 1993. Know Your Angels: The Angel Almanac With Biographies of 100 Prominent Angels in Legend & Folklore-And Much More! Mamre Press. ISBN 0-932945-40-6. Smith, Peter (2000). "angels". A concise encyclopedia of the Baháʼí Faith. Oxford: Oneworld Publications. pp. 38–39. ISBN 1-85168-184-1. Miller, Stephen. (2019), The Book of Angels: Seen and Unseen. Cambridge Scholars Pub. ISBN 978-1-5275-3434-6. https://www.cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-5275-3434-6von Heijne, Camilla, 2015 "Angels" pp.20–24 in The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Theology, vol. 1. Oxford University Press, New York. ISBN 978-0-19-023994-7 Stephen Burge Angels in Islam: Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti's al-Haba'ik fi akhbar al-mala'ik Routledge 2015 ISBN 978-1-136-50473-0 p. 22 Swedenborg, Emanuel. Heaven and Hell, 1758. Rotch Edition (revised). New York: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1907, in The Divine Revelation of the New Jerusalem (2012), n. 74. Swedenborg, Emanuel. Heavenly Arcana (or Arcana Coelestia), 1749–58 (AC). Rotch Edition (revised). New York: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1907, in The Divine Revelation of the New Jerusalem (2012), n. 8192.3. a b " "מַלְאָךְ", Francis Brown, S.R. Driver, and Charles A. Briggs, eds.: A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament, p. 521" . Retrieved 30 July 2012.

All angels originate from the human race, and there is not one angel in heaven who first did not live in a material body. [67] Moreover, all children who die not only enter heaven but eventually become angels. [68] The life of angels is that of usefulness, and their functions are so many that they cannot be enumerated. However each angel will enter a service according to the use that they had performed in their earthly life. [69] Names of angels, such as Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, signify a particular angelic function rather than an individual being. [70] The Torah uses the Hebrew terms מלאך אלהים ( mal'āk̠ 'ĕlōhîm; "messenger of God"), מלאך יהוה ( mal'āk̠ Yahweh; "messenger of the Lord"), בני אלהים ( bənē 'ĕlōhîm; " sons of God") and הקודשים ( haqqôd̠əšîm; "the holy ones") to refer to beings traditionally interpreted as angels. Later texts use other terms, such as העליונים ( hā'elyônîm; "the upper ones"). [ citation needed] The Quran is the principal source for the Islamic concept of angels. [89] Some of them, such as Gabriel and Michael, are mentioned by name in the Quran, others are only referred to by their function. In hadith literature, angels are often assigned to only one specific phenomenon. [90] Angels play a significant role in Mi'raj literature, where Muhammad encounters several angels during his journey through the heavens. [91] Further angels have often been featured in Islamic eschatology, Islamic theology and Islamic philosophy. [92] Duties assigned to angels include, for example, communicating revelations from God, glorifying God, recording every person's actions, and taking a person's soul at the time of death. Although angels have greater knowledge than men, they are not omniscient, as Matthew 24:36 points out. [58] Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (Creator of all) (or Heaven) and humanity. [1] [2] Other roles include protectors and guides for humans, such as guardian angels, and servants of God. [3] Abrahamic religions describe angelic hierarchies, which vary by religion and sect. Some angels have specific names (such as Gabriel or Michael) or titles (such as seraph or archangel). Those expelled from Heaven are called fallen angels, distinct from the heavenly host.Stephen Burge Angels in Islam: Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti's al-Haba'ik fi akhbar al-mala'ik Routledge 2015 ISBN 978-1-136-50473-0 p. 23 Edward Feser (2009). Aquinas A Beginner's Guide. Simon and Schuster. p.35. ISBN 978-1-78074-006-5. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023 . Retrieved 22 February 2023. An angel, says Aquinas, is a form without matter, and thus its essence corresponds to its form alone (DEE 4). ... Does this mean that an angel, as a pure form, is also pure actuality, devoid of potency? By no means.