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Angels
"The Archangel", by Michelle McKinney AKA Phatpuppyart, featured with permission. This is one of several of her wonderful works featured on this site. Please visit her at Phatpuppyart at DeviantArt, Phatpuppyart.com, and Facebook!
In the time before time, there was only Creation, and before the War In Heaven, there were no Fallen Angels, Demons, or Devils. Lucifer was the brightest of the Angels.
Today, despite the loss of the uncounted Fallen, Angels carry on their works, ever obedient to the Higher Power, God, Allah, Jehovah, Yahweh. They are said to be everywhere, watching, influencing everything.
"Birth Of An Angel", by Daniel Ilinca, featured with permission. For more of his expressive work, please visit him at idaniphotography and at pacsaman at DeviantArt!
The study of Angels is known as Angelology. Here are some sites on this subject.
Angelology:The Doctrine of Angels.
Angelology: Doctrine of Angels, Demons, and Satan.
Angelology - Jewish Encyclopedia.
Angels and Archangels are present in the beliefs of the three major monotheistic religions, (in chronological order) Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and in various forms in many other cultures and beliefs. Angels are also present in predecessor religions such as Zoroastrianism. The Angels are widely believed to be agents of the Divine, and are generally presumed to be under direct command of the Divine and doing his bidding. Most beliefs indicate Angels do not have free will, but, despite possessing great power, are servants of God/Allah/Jehovah/Yahweh.
"Song Of The Angels", by William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905). Circa 1881.
The Angels are believed throughout history to have hierarchies. Here are some examples across multiple beliefs and ages (in chronological order):
Zoroastrian Angel Hierarchy.
Jewish Angel Hierarchy.
Christian Angel Hierarchy.
Islamic Angel Hierarchy.
Zoroastrian Angel Hierarchy.
Jewish Angel Hierarchy.
Christian Angel Hierarchy.
Islamic Angel Hierarchy.
"Jacob Wrestling With The Angel", by Gustave Dore (1832-1883). Circa 1855.
"Ever Vigilant", by Dennis Frohlich, featured with permission. For more of his creative work, please visit Jorsch at DeviantArt!
"The Guardian Angel", by Pietro Da Cortona. Circa 1656. Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica.
"The Annunciation", by Paolo de Matteis. Circa 1712. Saint Louis Art Museum.
