The Watkins dictionary of angels /

Cresswell, Julia, -1950

The Watkins dictionary of angels / Julia Creswell. - London: Watkins, 2006 - 217 p. 24 cm.

Feature detailed entries on all the angelic references in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as well as angel figures from other tradition such as Zoroastrianism.It also includes angels in folklore, in a wide range of literacy and spiritual writings, both ancient and modern, and in television and film. The entries are cross-referenced to show how an angel may appear in a number of different guises tracing for example , the role of Gabriel in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Each angel is described in detail including physical appearance, function and position in the hierarchy of angelic beings to their possible spiritual traditions. Includes helpful index listing angels by function or area of influence.

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Angels

BL 477 / .C864 2006