The Ancient Tradition Of Angels

Author : Normandi Ellis
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-07
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781591434405

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The Ancient Tradition of Angels by Normandi Ellis Pdf

An in-depth study into the mystery and purpose of angels • Explains that angels are beings of light consciousness, here to help our individual and planetary cosmic evolution • Explores angels from Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths, Hinduism and Buddhism, the beliefs of ancient Egypt, Yezidism, and Zoroastrianism as well as what Theosophists, Kabbalists, Sufi masters, Eastern gurus, and modern mystics like Edgar Cayce have recounted about angels • Examines contemporary angelic encounters, including the author’s own interactions with angels, and also looks at the purpose of dark angels and fallen angels From the divine messengers of Western traditions to the devas of Eastern traditions to the meleks and spirit beings found along the Silk Road, angels are one of the unifying themes of theology worldwide. But what is an angel, and why do they contact us, believers and nonbelievers alike? In this in-depth study into the mystery and purpose of angels, Normandi Ellis looks at the angelic dimensions of spiritual traditions around the world—from the ancient past to present day. She explores well-known angels from Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths, the Hindu devata and Buddhist spirit beings, the spirit beings of ancient Egypt, the Peacock Angel of Yezidism, and the yazatas of Zoroastrianism. She compares angelic visions from medieval Christians like Thomas Aquinas and John of Damascus with what Theosophists, kabbalists, Sufi masters, Eastern gurus, and modern mystics like Edgar Cayce have recounted about angels. She looks at dark and fallen angels and their role in the grand cosmological plan. Quoting from sacred traditions, narrative myth, and contemporary angelic encounters, including her own personal interactions with angels, the author clarifies the divergent aspects of angelic beliefs but also reveals the common points shared by all traditions. Ellis shows how, in whatever guise they appear, angels are messengers. She explains that angels are beings of light consciousness, part of the universal life force that connects all beings. And not only are angels actively helping in our planet’s cosmic evolution, they also help us see our own place in the cosmic plan.

Author : Rangar Cline
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-05
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9789004194533

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Ancient Angels by Rangar Cline Pdf

Ancient Angels brings together inscriptional, literary, and archaeological evidence for angels (angeloi) in Roman-era religions. The book examines Roman conceptions of angels, angel veneration, and how Christian authorities responded to this potentially heterodox aspect of Roman religion.

Author : Charlotte Montague
Publisher : Canary Press eBooks
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9781908698100

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Angels by Charlotte Montague Pdf

Over 50 per cent of Americans and over one third of British people believe that we all have a guardian angel that protects us throughout our lives. More people believe in these divine bodyguards than in global warming. It is truly astonishing how many spiritually aware people have seen or sensed an angel’s presence at a time of contemplation or hardship. Angels have been protecting us for centuries. This book explores the cultural origins of the heavenly messengers that guide and heal every one of us and reveals compelling real-life encounters with angels. The result is a fascinating insight into the world of angels and their everyday presence among us. Contents: Angels through the ages, angels in Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Kabbalism. Angel links with black magic, occultism and ancient astrology. Paganism. Angel healers: what your angel can do for you. Angel encounters: real-life stories from people around the world.

Author : Evelyn Dorothy Oliver,James R Lewis
Publisher : Visible Ink Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008-05-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781578592579

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Angels A to Z by Evelyn Dorothy Oliver,James R Lewis Pdf

Written by two recognized authorities on nontraditional religious movements, this resource is one of the most comprehensive books on angels and related topics currently available. More than 300 entries are included and drawn from multiple religions, such as Christianity, Islam, and Hindu traditions, as well as from pop culture. A variety of angel topics are discussed, including celebrity angels, classifications of angels, obscure angels still waiting for their big break, guardian angels, fallen angels, Anaheim angels, biblical figures associated with angels, angels in art and architecture, and angels in the media and literature. Angels are also discussed in terms of the occult and metaphysics, with entries on UFOs, fairies, and witches. A comprehensive resource section lists movies, books, magazines, and organizations related to angels.

Author : Aleksander R. Michalak
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Angels
ISBN : 3161517393

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Angels as Warriors in Late Second Temple Jewish Literature by Aleksander R. Michalak Pdf

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Trinity College Dublin, 2011.

Author : Valery Rees
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780857732859

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From Gabriel to Lucifer by Valery Rees Pdf

Fiery the angels fell; slow thunder rolled around their shores, burning with the fires of Orc.' Whether in recent popular culture, or back across countless centuries, angels have perpetually enthralled, mystified and even terrified us. 'Every single angel is terrible,' wrote the German Romantic poet Rilke: 'and so I hold myself back from the dark bird-cry of my anguished sobbing.' For some in the sceptical, post-Enlightenment West, angels may be no more than metaphors: poetic devices to convey, at least for those with a religious sensibility, an active divine interest in creation. But for others, angels are absolutely real beings: manifestations of cosmic power and energy with the capacity either to enlighten or annihilate those whose awestruck paths they cross. Valery Rees here offers the first comprehensive history of these beautiful, enigmatic and sometimes dangerous beings, whose existence and actions have been charted across the eons of time and civilizations. From the ancient Sumerian and Akkadian winged figures, to Egyptian representations of Ma'at, Persian genii, Arab djinn, biblical cherubim, daemons of Hermes Trismegistus and Milton's defiant fallen angels, From Gabriel to Lucifer reveals a mesmerising trajectory of angelic belief. Whether exploring the feverish visions of Ezekiel and biblical cherubim; the Islamic archangels Jibra'il, Azra'il, Mika'il and Israfil; the austere and haunting icons of Andrei Rublev; or Wim Wenders' Wings of Desire, and the more benign idea of the ever-watchful guardian angel, the author shows that the very ubiquity of these implacable celestial messengers reveal something fundamental, if not about God and the devil, then about ourselves: our perennial preoccupation withhow to depict the transcendent.

Author : Ellen Muehlberger
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199931934

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Angels in Late Ancient Christianity by Ellen Muehlberger Pdf

Ellen Muehlberger explores the diverse and inventive ideas Christians held about angels in late antiquity. During the fourth and fifth centuries, Christians began experimenting with new modes of piety, adapting longstanding forms of public authority to Christian leadership and advancing novel ways of cultivating body and mind to further the progress of individual Christians. Muehlberger argues that in practicing these new modes of piety, Christians developed new ways of thinking about angels. The book begins with a detailed examination of the two most popular discourses about angels that developed in late antiquity. In the first, developed by Christians cultivating certain kinds of ascetic practices, angels were one type of being among many in a shifting universe, and their primary purpose was to guard and to guide Christians. In the other, articulated by urban Christian leaders in contest with one another, angels were morally stable characters described in the emerging canon of Scripture, available to enable readers to render Scripture coherent with emerging theological positions. Muehlberger goes on to show how these two discourses did not remain isolated in separate spheres of cultivation and contestation, but influenced one another and the wider Christian culture. She offers in-depth analysis of popular biographies written in late antiquity, of the community standards of emerging monastic communities, and of the training programs developed to prepare Christians to participate in ritual, demonstrating that new ideas about angels shaped and directed the formation of the definitive institutions of late antiquity. Angels in Late Ancient Christianity is a meticulous and thorough study of early Christian ideas about angels, but it also offers a different perspective on late ancient Christian history, arguing that angels were central rather than peripheral to the emergence of Christian institutions and Christian culture in late antiquity.

Author : Isabella Anderson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781440595110

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Angels by Isabella Anderson Pdf

A Heavenly Treasury of Angelic Lore! Every culture cherishes a winged spirit--from the ancient Egyptian ka and Norse Valkyries to Hindu apsaras and the archangels of the Bible. Featuring biblical tales, poetry, and lovely illustrations, this collection reveals the divine powers of angels, the history behind their existence, and the many ways you can include them in your life. For centuries, angels have served as messengers, warriors, and guardians who have a special bond with humans. Angels can help you release worry and guilt, heal physically and emotionally, and manifest your dreams. All you need to do is open yourself up to receive divine messages and insight. You'll discover the magic of signs, synchronicities, and coincidences and learn how to interpret their meaning as messages from angels. From the frightening cherubim guarding the entrance to the Garden of Eden with their flaming swords to the ethereal angels of the Renaissance, this collection is sure to captivate anyone interested in exploring the varied history, culture, and ideas of mysterious celestial beings.

Author : Bill Dale
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1993-09
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0962469343

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The History of Angels One Message, Many Faces by Bill Dale Pdf

Illustrated stories of angels through history.

Author : Dr. A. Nyland
Publisher : Ancient Mysteries Publishing
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Ancient Angels A - Z by Dr. A. Nyland Pdf

Author : Claire Fanger
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780271051437

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Invoking Angels by Claire Fanger Pdf

"A collection of essays examining medieval and early modern texts aimed at performing magic or receiving illumination via the mediation of angels. Includes discussion of Jewish, Christian and Muslim texts"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Mika Ahuvia
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520380110

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On My Right Michael, On My Left Gabriel by Mika Ahuvia Pdf

Introduction : angelic greetings or Shalom Aleichem -- At home with the angels : Babylonian ritual sources -- Out and about with the angels : Palestinian ritual sources -- No angels? early rabbinic sources -- In the image of God, not angels : rabbinic sources -- In the image of the angels : liturgical sources -- Israel among the angels : Late rabbinic sources -- Jewish mystics and the angelic realms : early mystical sources -- Conclusion : angels in Judaism and the religions of late antiquity -- Appendix A : table -- Appendix B : description of table.

Author : Kevin Sullivan
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789047412809

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Wrestling with Angels by Kevin Sullivan Pdf

This monograph explores the relationship between angels and humans during the late Second Temple and early Christian period (200BCE-100CE). The issue of the similarity of appearance between humans and angels is considered in the first part of the book. In the second part three topics are covered: humans and angels living together in communities, angels as recipients of human hospitality, and the possibility of human-angel hybrid offspring. This study provides insight into how the ancient Jews and Christians defined "angel", and it argues that a clear distinction was maintained between angels and humans. These analyses have implications for our understanding of nascent Christology as well as soteriology, and also for our understanding of early Jewish Mysticism.

Author : Angela Kim Harkins,Kelley Coblentz Bautch,John C. Endres
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666787429

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The Fallen Angels Traditions by Angela Kim Harkins,Kelley Coblentz Bautch,John C. Endres Pdf

This collection presents new research in angelology, giving special attention to the otherworldly beings known as the Watchers who are able to move between heaven and earth. According to the pseudepigraphic Book of the Watchers (1 Enoch 1-36), these angels descend to mate with women. The collection begins by examining Watchers traditions in biblical and non-biblical writings (e.g., Gen 6:1-4, the Qumran Hodayot, Book of Jubilees, and Book of Revelation). The collection also surveys Watchers traditions among late antique writings, including the Apocryphon of John, Manichean and Islamic writings, testamentary literature, the Pseudo-Clementines, and medieval Scholastic texts.

Author : Annette Yoshiko Reed
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780521119436

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Demons, Angels, and Writing in Ancient Judaism by Annette Yoshiko Reed Pdf

A new explanation of the beginnings of Jewish angelology and demonology, drawing on non-canonical writings and Aramaic Dead Sea Scrolls.