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Helpful Angels
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In Jewish and
Christian literature, Raphael's role is the chief guardian of angels.
He is an archangel and one of the throne angels. He has the ability
to heal and protect man kind. Michael is the Archangel in scripture.
In Christian belief, he is the Lord of Souls who judges the souls
of the dead and sends the just spirits to heaven. His symbol is a
sword. In Jewish literature, he is also one of the seven archangels
and one of the four throne angels. Muslims believe that he is the
patron of the Israelites. |
| Gabriel is the
messenger angel described in the Bible. He is the angel of annunciation,
heavenly mercy, resurrection and revelation. He announced the "second
coming of Christ". He is one of the seven Archangels and one
of the four throne angels in Jewish literature. According to Moslem
legends, he is the treasurer of divine knowledge. He is responsible
for delivering the Black Stone of the Kaba to Abraham in Mecca, which
is kissed by pilgrims up to this day. In 1951, Pope Pius XII announced
Gabriel as the patron angel of telecommunications workers. |
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| Cherubim act as
guardian spirits who support the throne of God. They are the guardians
of the Garden of Eden. His job is to prevent humans from reentering
and the Tree of Life. |
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Islam believes that Abdul Karim Jili is the highest angel. He is
made from God's light. He is the command chief of the Archangels
and axis of creation. There are more angels with special duties.
In Moslem, Israfil's responsibility is to sound the trumpet at the
last day. Ridwan is the angel in charge of heaven, which is also
called the "Treasurer of the Garden" and "Door-keeper"
of the garden. Azra'il is the Angel of death.
Source: Guiley, Rosemary. New York, NY: Facts On
File, Inc. , 1996
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