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The Archangel Defeating Satan
The painting is titled "The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan", and the artist behind this painting is
called Guido Reni. It was painted sometime between 1575 and 1642. The exact date is not known
because it was a part of his private collection. The painting has background in the Christian religion
and is a depiction of an event that occurred during the war in heaven. The painting shows the
Archangel Michael standing with one foot holding Satan down easily and a chain in his right hand
to show he had dominated his opponent. Satan wings are depicted as crushed and small where
Michael's are spread across the entirety of the painting. The subject this painting is ultimately telling
is that good will always triumph evil no matter what shape or
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Joan Of Arc Thesis
Joan of Arc
Have you ever heard about Joan of Arc? She was a military leader who led the France's army during
the Hundred Years War, at a young age. When Joan of Arc was a little girl she had visions, and
decided to meet the Dauphin of France to convince him of leaving her to lead an army and fight
against England to make free Orleans. Joan of Arc was a strong woman who believed in God and
helped her country to win the battle, without military training. Jehanne de Vouthon, known as Joan
of Arc was born in 1412, in France; she lived in a religious home. She helped her family in domestic
work, at the farm of her father. But one day, at age of twelve years old, Joan of Arc had a very
significant vision that would change her life. She saw the Archangel Michael , telling her that she
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And like she had said. she free Orleans.
In the year 1430, Joan of Arc was taken as a captive prisoner of the Burgundians, then they
exchanged her with England . They, turned her over to church officials who insisted she be tried as a
heretic. She was charged with 70 counts, including witchcraft, heresy and dressing like a man. On
May 29, 1431, the tribunal announced Joan of Arc was guilty of heresy. On the morning of May 30,
she was taken to the marketplace in Rouen and burned at the stake. She was 19 years old a. But
some years later, the Church said that she was innocent and became a saint on May 16, 1920.
In conclusion, Joan of Arc was a great and brave woman who had visions from the archangel
Michael and fought to make free Orleans, also she died as a martyr and is considered as a heroine of
France for her role during the Hundred Years' War. I really think that this woman is an example to
follow, who served God and her
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Michael Is The Savior Jesus Christ In Revelation12 : 12-12...
Revelation 12:7–9 is a vision seen by John that speaks about the war that will occur in heaven. The
passage says,"Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and
the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in
heaven. The great dragon was hurled down―that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who
leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him." The passage
begins by stating that there will be a war in heaven, one between Michael and Satan. Michael is
God's archangel whose name means "one like God". This leads to the possibility that Michael is
Jesus Christ. Jesus has a nature "like God" and can be argued that the word "archangel" might mean
not "ruling angel" but "the ruler of the angels." Add to the fact that the word archangel is never used
in the plural... "(Becker). These facts are strong evidence that Michael is the savior Jesus Christ.
Satan is the dragon that is referred to in the text. The dragon is not specifically described in this
particular passage, but earlier in the chapter there is a glimpse as to what he looked like. According
to Revelation 12:3, "...a great red dragon having seven heads ten horns, and on his head were seven
diadems." The dragon is red to symbolize that it is evil and the horns symbolize its great power.
"The deceitful nature of his seven heads is exaggerated by his seven crowns"(Mueller). These
crowns are diadems that
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Michael The Archangel Vanquishing The Devil
My work of art is Michael the Archangel vanquishing the devil. It was drawn by Raphael the great
renaissance artist. The miniature version of this painting was completed in 1504 or 1505 A little
more than a decade after completing the little St. Michael, Raphael was commissioned to revisit the
theme, producing St. Michael Vanquishing Satan for Pope Leo X. Following further restoration in
1685, it was transferred from the original wood to canvas in 1753. Michael had many abilities, to
make him the most powerful angel. He is loyal and righteous to all and Michael's name means
protector of god. Also, God himself appointed Michael the Archangel as the general of the armies of
heaven. Michael is also my confirmation name which I picked because
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Supernatural As Describe By Merriam Webster
Supernatural as describe by Merriam–Webster is of or relating to an order of existence beyond the
visible observable universe; of or relating to God or a god, demigod, spirit, or devil departing from
what is usual or normal especially so as to appear to transcend the laws of nature: attributed to an
invisible agent (as a ghost or spirit). As for me, I am talking about Supernatural, a television show
on the CW channel that was created by Eric Kripke. Starting in 2005, Supernatural has had me
contemplated and in love with Sam and Dean Winchester. This show is based on religion coming
from old testament to new testament to other gods and religion proffer such as demons, angels, God,
Lucifer, Zeus, and many much more gods and mystical creatures. Although there is much to write on
this show, I have chosen to write on the two main characters and how they each fall in a sort of
religion aspect and will give a brief history on the show with their symbols, signs, Archangels,
Angels and Demons, and some other fun stuff of the show.
The adventure begins the night Mary was killed by the green–eyed demon leaving John to raise Sam
and Dean. John did not understand why the demon went after his family, so he decided to go after
the demon and has been chasing it since 1983. 2005 that 's where the show really begins when Dean
goes looking for Sam at college in order for Sam to help him look for their father, who has gone on
a hunting trip and hasn 't return from it. John and Sam were
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How Are Michael And Lucifer Alike
The ultimate symbols for good and evil aren't all that different. God's most trusted warrior and the
devil himself have more in common than one may think. Michael and Lucifer are similar in their
love for their father, their celestial abilities, and the common wish to avoid the prophesied fight
between them. Michael, the big brother, loyal to an absent father, and Lucifer, the little brother,
rebellious of God's plan may have a few conflicting beliefs on how things should work, but that
doesn't mean there are no similarities between the two. For example, the two archangels have loved
their father, God, since the day they were created. Well, one more than the other. To clarify, Lucifer
was God's favorite until He created the humans. The younger archangel rejected his father's
command to bow down to his new creations and love them more than they loved God. "Father, I
can't," Lucifer would say, "these human beings are flawed and murderous. How can you ever expect
me to love them more than you?" And for that God had Michael cast him to hell, all because he
refused to love humans more than his father. Does the punishment fit the crime? Michael didn't
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Lucifer had powers that could easily overwhelm any opponent that was foolish enough to stand in
his way. He could kill with a glace, destroy with a thought, and obliterate anyone or anything with
just a snap of his fingers, but just as all angels, he needed a vessel before he could do any of that. He
would need one special human to say yes to him, so he could take over their body and start the
apocalypse. Just like his brother, Michael had all the same abilities, but he used the more helpful
ones for diviner purposes. He could heal any wound, cure any sickness, and teleport anywhere in
space and time, but if he chose he could be just as destructive as his
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Crozier Head, Saint Michael Trampling the Serpent ---...
Title: Crozier Head, Saint Michael Trampling the Serpent
Culture: early Christian
Date: 2nd quarter in 13th century
Provenience: Limoges, France
Material: copper–gilt and champlevẻ enamel
Measurements: 10 ¾ x 2 7/8 x 5 ½ in. As a symbol of jurisdiction and authority of high ranking
catholic prelates, the crozier or known as pastoral staff at times is inspired by the shepherd's crook.
It can be used as a walking stick for support in journeys and in churches before the introduction of
seats.
In this crozier head, Saint Michael known as an emblem of church militant and an archangel (high–
ranking angel) is battling the serpent which is the demon or satan. This figure indicate the two very
opposing force between the good and evil, and ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
A pastoral staff with crook head shape on the top was starting to emerge. This kind of pastoral staff
was called a crozier. This luxurious material made type of pastoral staff was used until nowadays.
Most of this kind of pastoral staff often carved with biblical character and always show two
opposing force when they were fighting to each other.
Saint Michael battling the demon serpent was the most popular decoration to be carved on the
crozier because it was the perfect representation of good and evil. It may be true that "In art, he is
most frequently shown with a sword, either battling with or standing in triumph over a dragon or the
prostrate Satan" (Jones 178). Saint Michael is one of three archangels (the other two are Gabriel and
Raphael) that was mentioned in the Holy Bible. He was known as the general of heaven, protector
of chosen people in earth. In early Catholic church, people considered him as the defender of
Christianity. He was also charged with the guidance of souls here below, to protect them from devil's
snares and to lead them to the eternal light (Englebert, 369).
Saint Michael is a famous character among all Christian figures. He often gave vision to people and
give solution to every problem. An appearance of him once occurred among the monks in French,
who built a monastery under his name, Mont–Saint–Michael. He also appeared in the cave of mount
gargano, southern Italy on may 8th 492 and until now that
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Fallen Angels : Outline And Outline
Fallen Angels Mark Lorenz O. Sumpay September 11, 2016 SENTENCE OUTLINE Title: Fallen
Angels Thesis Statement: Fallen angels are true yet they appear to us scary. Whether we like it or
not they exist. It is time for us to be aware and be open minded. I. Introduction A. Fallen angels
really exist and have higher consciousness than man and they have the power to deceive in order to
takeover people's lives. II. Discussion A. What are fallen angels? 1. Fallen angels are referred to
angels who have sinned against God. 2. They were cast into the hell and they were deceiving people
these days using their abilities because their goal is to take over man. 3. The fallen angels and
demons have their different spiritual entities and similarities. B. What does the bible says about
fallen angels? 1. The bible also states that fallen angels are referred to as the "sons of God" and as
Satan's ministers. 2. God made angels as spiritual beings yet they were influenced by Satan with his
sinful work. C. Fallen angels have the abilities like angels. 1. They can cause dreams. a. According
to the Bible, angels can cause dreams such as seeing an angel in a dream, as is in the case of Joseph
the husband of Mary 2. They can cause physical interactions with human. a. That fallen angels
found a way to have sex with human women. D. Fallen angels and demons have different abilities
though they both are evil entities that work to deceive people. 1. The fallen angels appear to have
more
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History of Biblical Angels
History of Biblical Angels Throughout history, you will find many religions discuss angels. But
what is an angel? Is it a mythical creature with wings sent to protect you? Some may think so; others
have different thoughts on the matter. But when did talk of angels first occur? Have they always
been around? In this paper, I will attempt to define what an angel is and what they do. I will also
discuss how angels differ between religions, as well as try to pinpoint the origin of angels. I will
explain the similarities and differences between these religions and their ideas of angels. The term
angel is derived from the Greek word angelos , meaning "messenger." This word represents an
earlier Hebrew word, mal'akh that is also interpreted as the role of messenger or minister. It is safe
to say that many people will regard angels as messengers between Heaven and earth. In many
biblical stories, angels are sending messages. Some messages are announcements of birth like the
ones that were sent to Abraham and to Samson's father. Other messages encourage actions as the
ones did to Elijah and David. In these cases, angels were bringing messages from the divine world,
or Heaven, to men and women in the earthly human world. It is believed that the messages with
angels also work in the reversed sense as well; meaning from human being to angel to God. It is said
that 'the soul speaks to the angel, the angel to the cherub, the cherub to God.' This type of
communication would explain the
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Ledan Research Paper
Ledan (currently going by the alias of Ledan "Leda" Hale) is an archangel/human hybrid, sometimes
known as an "Archnephilim" (a phrase coined by Dean) and a witch, known or at least believed to
be one of the only ones of his kind, maybe even the olnly one. He uses his witchcraft to perform
spells on demand, occasionally for money but usually he'll do it for an nondescript favour (which
you'll be bound to) that can be called in at any time. He was born in 339BC, in early Iron Age
Sweden, and grew up believing, in his early years, he was an average human. However, he is the son
of the archangel Jophiel (who died when he was two) and a powerful witch called Thyrvï; making
him very much not. He believed this because his powers took time to manifest, and even when they
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He married a woman called Ásta, with whom he had several children; Cenríkr, Ælfríkr, Sigríðr,
Mæja and Rúni, only two of whom reached the at which they themselves stopped ageing, and had
several unnamed children of their own, Leda's grandchildren. As a type being not created by god he
is considered by most angels to be an abomination, as a type of being not created by god is
considered a blasphemy, and thus are hunted. Due to his mix of Archangel and Human he is
probably at least near omnipotent (at least as near to it as an Archangel is), but is still (even after
2,353 years) in the stage of developing his powers. However, due to the hex that was recently placed
on him, he's currently able to use a limited amount of power at a time; causing him to become weak
after prologued use of the powers he has through his father's (his archangel) side. This has
seemingly not affected his spells, however, and so he's still been able to continue his day–to–day
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Questions On Angels
Angels. Many questions revolve around this subject. Who or what are they? How many are there?
Do they actually exist? The Bible can and will answer many of these questions. Humankind always
had its own opinion on angels, but unsurprisingly, most of these assumptions are wrong. The Bible
will contradict many of these theories on angels or it will prove them right. It just depends how
educated these assumptions are.
1. Q: Who are angels? (Hebrews 1:13, 14)
A:
Note: In other words angels are ministering spirits created by God. They live with God in Heaven
and come down to Earth to hep man.
2. Q: How many angels are there? (Revelation 5:1)
A:
Note: Later in this study you will learn that Lucifer took one third of the angels with him. So ...
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By doing this he will punish or reward us for our works. Good or bad. This s where you get to see
who won your war, you or Satan.
12. Q: In the end what happens to Lucifer and his angels? (Matthew 25:41)
A:
Note: Like the rest of the wicked (in the second coming), they will burn. Lucifer shall burn the
longest for his treachery against God. He will watch others burn then his followers, while he burns
in the fire watching all his followers fall. Then he will fall, the last, he will burn alone.
13. Who is Michael the Archangel? (Jude 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, Revelation 20:5, Revelation
22:8, 9, Daniel 12:1, Joshua 5:13–15, Exodus 3:5, Acts 7:33)
A:
Note: Michael the Archangel is also the captain of the Lord's army. He let Joshua sit there and
worship him, but in other verses it says that angels don't accept worship. In other verses Jesus has
accepted worship. This captain also said to take off your sandals for your standing on holy ground.
God has said this quotation two times. Michael is also the only one called an archangel in the Bible,
he is also the commander of an army who accepts worship unlike other angels. This somewhat
proves he could be
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The Annunciation Essay
Jiajing Lei A Deeper Look into a Piece of Art Sandro Botticelli Botticelli, (Alessandro di Mariano
Filipepi) (Italian, Florence 1444/45–1510 Florence) 1485 Tempera and gold on wood Accession
number: 1975.1.74 One of the most celebrated paintings in the Robert Lehman Collection, this
jewel–like representation of the Annunciation is set in an architectural interior constructed according
to a rigorous system of one–point perspective. The panel was almost certainly commissioned as a
private devotional image, not as part of a larger structure. While the identity of the patron is not
known, the work was in the famed Barberini collection in Rome in the seventeenth century. Jia Jing
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Just by looking at the image, there is a lot of empty space that is surrounded in the back ground. In
that way, we would not pay attention to the background but the tension in the scene instead.
Basically at first glance, there is a depiction of purity and grace on the beautiful oil master piece.
The two figures of the Archangel and Virgin Mary are close together and it shows a scene of almost
touching fingers while they try to reach for one another but seems like they would never join hands.
The male figure of the archangel would carry a long feather like pen and it would bow down to the
Virgin marry and tries to respectable speak to her. On the other hand, the Virgin Mary seems to be in
authority because she is standing up and looking down at the Archangel. This creates tension in the
painting while we question the social distinction between the two. Looking closely at the Virgin
Mary, her eyes would be close. It is almost like she is resisting the contact from the Archangel and
tried to stay away from him. Looking on the left, the Archangel have white wings and there is
green–yellowish light that surrounds him and the red clothing on him show that he is there for good
news. But the resistance from the Virgin Mary seem like she is unaware of what is happening and is
unable to accept the annunciation from the angel. The Annunciation was presented in a jewel–like
style would be
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Judaism Essay: Angels Roles Within Judaism
Angels Roles within Judaism
The role angels have within Judaism is as messengers of God. In the book of Torah, Daniel 7:10
states, ("A river of fire was flowing and emerging from before Him; a thousand thousands served
Him, and ten thousand ten thousands arose before Him. Justice was established, and the books were
opened") angels are referred to as being in the thousands. Angels are broken down into an order of
hierarchy, ranked from highest to lowest. Angel are referred to as spiritual beings not having any
physical form. They are described only by their spiritual abilities and tasks. In the early book of
Torah angels would not disclose their names, however after the Jewish people returned to Israel the
names became common in the Kabbala. The angels were placed into ten group which were named
Chayot Ha Kodesh, Ophanim, Erelim, Hashmallim, Seraphim, Malakhim, Elohim, ... Show more
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Kabbalah states that Chamuel leads this group. They are talked about in the Torah in Isaiah 6:2–3
which states ("Seraphim stood above for Him, six wings, six wings to each one; with two he would
cover his face, and with two he would cover his feet, and with two he would fly. And one called to
the other and said, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory."). Next
are the Malakhim who are known for their beauty and mercy, and the Kabbalah states that they are
led by the archangel Raphael.
Fifth, are the Elohim which are known for their commitment to the victory of good and evil. The
archangel Haniel leads this group of angels. The next group of angels are the Bene Elohim who are
known for giving God all the glory. Michael is the archangel who leads this group and he known as
a warrior and being the great prince. In the Torah in Daniel 10:21 which states ("Indeed, I shall tell
you what is inscribed in a true script, but no one strengthens himself concerning these matters
except Michael, your
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Guardian Angel Movie Analysis
Gabriel "Gabby" Messinger, a Guardian Angel who has trouble following the rules and is known for
meddling in the love live's of others, is tasked by the Angel Michael to help the town of Angel Falls
find its Christmas spirit again.
First of all, I want to say that this film surpassed all my expectations. Sometimes, I am hesitant
when it comes to "angel films," but because of who the three stars are (and especially because of the
male lead), I was determined to give this film a chance. Furthermore, it is airing on Hallmark, and
how could I not watch it? If you are looking for a film that follows the Scriptural teachings of
angels, this might not be for you. I could speak to all the reasons why the theology of the movie is
unsound, but that is not why I watched this film. The film is so uncommonly well–written and acted
with such depth that I could care less about whether the story could ever happen or not. The values
of the film are intact, and if nothing else, I applaud Hallmark for emphasizing the concept of "free
will" (something most Christians and church people esteem) and including the Lord's Prayer (how
often do we see that on network TV?). I did not plan on becoming emotional during this movie, but
I literally spent the last twenty minutes or so crying off and on because the story was remarkably
poignant (and I wasn't certain how it would end) and the three main actors––Rachel Boston, Paul
Greene, and Beau Bridges––are such phenomenal artists!
Note: For the
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Speech About The Archangel Ariel
The Archangel Ariel embodies feminine strength and encourages strength through gentle means,
only using force when absolutely necessary. She is the lioness of the angelic realm, and as such, she
champions those who cannot fend for themselves and are often victims of the power of others,
particularly women, children, and animals. When Daniel was thrown into the lions' den to be mauled
and devoured, for example, her angelic presence interceded, held the lions at bay, and protected
Daniel's life. She helped him to soothe the lions and to lay down with them without fear or danger.
Ariel is the protector of the animal kingdom and keeps balance between both predator and prey. She
helps us to understand and communicate with animals and to heal them. By placing our hands on a
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Greetings. We are called Ariel, Archangel of wind and of animals and of natural resources that your
Divine One has created just for you.
See beauty in the natural resources around you. Observe the natural world and the animal world for
lessons and examples of how to live rightly and in balance with all things.
The animal kingdom and the human kingdom are not much different from each other. Look to the
animal world to learn great lessons about moderation, strength, defense, nurturing, and symbiosis.
Recognize that all species have a place on the earth, and it is the gentle balance of all species that
keeps the world in check. Be kind to each other and respect the natural world and animal world with
which the Divine One has gifted you.
Call upon us in times of tribulation with adversaries. We can sharpen your discernment. We can help
you see through the façade of the "sheep's clothing" to recognize the wolf beneath. We can sharpen
your senses of which individuals are "poisonous snakes" and which are harmless but give
impressions of
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Saint Report: Saint Raphael The Archangel
Saint Report
I chose Saint Raphael the Archangel as my confirmation saint. I chose this saint because this is the
first saint I learned about. I always looked upon this saint as my favorite saint because of his strong
relationship with God and because I knew this saint the longest. I also chose this saint because his
name means "God Heals." Saint Raphael the Archangel had an interesting life in faith and a strong
relationship with God. Most people know this saint because he is one of the seven archangels and a
part of the group of three archangels talked about in the Bible.
Saint Raphael's feastday is September 29th. He is the patron saint of many things including the
blind, the bodily ill, the traveling, happy meetings, nurses, physicians,
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Comparing The Archangel Gabriel And The Virgin Of The...
After Ancient art period, the Medieval art period started from the fall of Roman Empire in 400 A.D.
to 1400 A.D. During the New Roman period, artworks about God, Saints and Angels as well as
biblical scenes became more and more popular. Different from the realistic style of the Ancient
Greek and Roman art, biblical scenes arts were created with iconic art style and more abstract and
simplified, but the content was clear and easy to understand. Medieval artists created arts in order to
decorating churches. The Archangel Gabriel (1388) and The Virgin of the Annunciation (1388), by
Bartolo di Fredi, were two of the most famous biblical scene arts during the Medieval art period.
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Both of the artworks, by Bartolo di Fredi, have a similar style with similar details. Both of angle
Gabriel and Virgin Mary were painted inside the wooden frame with the shape of the interior of a
church. The common dome structure, which was a popular structure for church during the Medieval
art period, were carefully shaped and decorated with great amount of details to create the illusion
that both Virgin Mary and Saint Gabriel were standing inside a church. The content of these two
artworks are very clear. By using the frames with the shapes of a church as well as the decoration of
the interior inside a church, audiences can clearly understand that these artworks were biblical arts
and they were created as decorations for churches. With both iconic style for Saint Gabriel and
Virgin Mary, audiences can clearly see that these two artworks were created to depict the holy
moment when an angel was sent to Virgin Mary with the announcement the Virgin's destiny as the
mother of
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The Angels Pariah Versus The Prince Of Angels
On that fateful night the battle to end all battles started. The angels pariah versus the prince of
angels. The battle to shake the world. The battle fought for the humans. But this is not were the story
starts, not really anyways. My name is Nadie Luccius and I am the one and only angel to tear off his
wings and plunge down to Earth all for the sake of being human. This is the story of the war
between humans and angels and it started one year ago.
The angel Nadie walked on the path of heaven being blamed for the misfortune in the battle against
demons, after all every place needs a pariah to take the blame, even heaven. The angel looked down
at Earth and looked at the humans marveling at their complexity, their weakness, and their strength.
Nadie couldn 't help but to marvel at them. Most angels saw the humans as weak hairless apes, but
Nadie loved them. Most of all he wanted to be one.
The angels liked to refer to Nadie as the next Lucifer, but he was the exact opposite. Lucifer was
cast down to hell because he could not love humans more than God, and therefor defied his father.
On the other hand Nadie loved and adored the humans.
An angel called out to Nadie
"Hey Nadie Michael wants to speak with you." The angel said.
"What does he want Leviaten?" Nadie questioned.
"Your guess is as good as mine Nadie but he seemed pissed of so, you better hurry your ass up." The
now named angel, Leviaten answered.
"Don 't tell me what to do; I still out rank you." Nadie said.
"You
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Compare And Contrast Palomino And Michael
Michael Lindke Professor Sarah Flatter Art 120 30 July 2016
A Biblical Comparative
Biblical stories have been told over many centuries and can be found in many different forms.
Artists have attempted to capture their versions of what these stories may have looked like. This
essay will chronicle the similarities and differences between two different biblical accounts. The
first biblical account is from Bernardino Jacopi Butinone's The Massacre of The Innocents. A
recreation of the Roman King Herod's order to kill all first born son's in order to kill Jesus before he
could rise to power. The second biblical account is from Acislo Antonio Palomino de Castro y
Velasco's The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan. It is the story of Satan's fall to hell by the order
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Palomino moved to Madrid in 1678 where he executed some indifferent frescoes. In 1688 he was
appointed painter to King Charles II. The artist visited Valencia in 1697 and remained there for four
years, again devoting himself to fresco painting. Palomino painted the biblical depiction of Michael
the Archangel defeating Satan in Spain between 1692–1726. Palomino's painting is an oil canvas on
a frame that is 125.7 x 90.5 cm (PALOMINO).
IDENTITY Butinone depicts his vision of the killing of babies in Rome due to the birth of foretold
glory of Jesus Christ. The Massacre of the Innocents shows King Herod in the background watching
as Roman soldiers stab and dismember babies in the streets. Mothers are seen grasping to their
babies despite the swinging swords from these soldiers. The mothers look in horror as is explained
in the bible. Butinone's depiction of this event gives the shock value and the feeling of what this
event was really like. The actual historical event of The Massacre of the Innocents is from the
Christian bible and reads: "When (the Magi) had gone, an angel
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Book Of Gabriel Research Paper
Gabriel
Gabriel is an angel who serves as a messenger for God to certain people. He is one of the three
archangels. Gabriel is mentioned in both the Old and the New Testaments of the Bible. First, in the
Old Testament, Gabriel appears to the prophet Daniel to explain his visions. Gabriel is described as,
"one who looked like man," as he interprets Daniel's visions. He speaks to Daniel while he is
sleeping. After Gabriel's first visit, Daniel becomes tired and sick for days. Gabriel later visits
Daniel again providing him with more insight and understanding in an answered prayer.
In the New Testament, Gabriel, described as "an angel of the Lord," first appears to Zacharias, the
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The Book of Luke states he was sent from God to Nazareth to visit the virgin married to a man
named Joseph. Gabriel said to Mary, "Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee:
blessed art thou among women." "Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God." Gabriel
told Mary she would conceive from The Holy Spirit and the baby will be the Son of God.
After the Annunciation of Mary, Gabriel is not spoken of again.
Gabriel's attributes are the Archangel, he is clothed in blue or white, and is seen carrying a lily, a
trumpet, a shining lantern, a branch from Paradise, a scroll or a scepter. In art, Gabriel is most
commonly represented in the scene of the Annunciation. In art, Gabriel is often represented in the
scene of the Annunciation.
He is occasionally cited as the one who blows God's trumpet to indicate the Lord's return to Earth.
However, the person designated with this task varies; different passages cite different people. The
earliest known identification of Gabriel as the trumpet holder comes in 1455 represented in
Byzantine art.
Gabriel is recognized as the patron saint of messengers, telecommunication workers, and postal
workers. His feast day is celebrated on September 29, along with St. Michael and St.
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Bicci Di Lorenzo's The Annunciation: Early Renaissance
"The Annunciation"
Religion has typically been used in history as the narrative for many pieces of artwork. The Early
Renaissance was renowned for the religious themes the artists would use in their work. This period
is also recognized for its focus on humanism, which refers to the cultural and educational
reformation. Humanism draws many of its themes and styles from the ancient Greeks and Romans.
The Renaissance spread throughout Europe and continued to focus on the rediscovery of these
predecessors. One of these paintings is Bicci di Lorenzo's, "The Annunciation," which was painted
during the Early Italian Renaissance. "The Annunciation" is a Biblical story when the Archangel
Gabriel visited Mary and announced to her that she would bear the Son of God. This painting's
formal elements have similar characteristics of the Early Renaissance Italian Paintings and some
influences from the Early Renaissance Flemish paintings and Gothic paintings. This painting is also
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For example, if we look closely at Bicci di Lorenzo's painting, we can see a white dove in the light
rays. In the Bible, the white dove has traditionally been used as a symbol of the Holy Spirit, which is
one part of the Holy Trinity, "The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit." Another important symbol
in Bicci di Lorenzo's "The Annunciation," are the lilies that Gabriel is holding. The lilies symbolize
purity and truth. Purity refers to Mary because she is a virgin and truth refers to the truth of the word
of God. Lilies and doves are typically used as symbols when artists depict this narrative. For
example, Robert Campin in the "Merode Altarpiece" places lilies on the table to symbolizing her
purity. Another symbol is the Bible near Mary in Bicci di Lorenzo's painting. Fra Angelico refrains
from using symbolism in his painting by not including lilies, doves, and Mary near a
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Biblical Allusion During The Romantic Age
Biblical allusion during the Romantic Age was not uncommon. Because Biblical images and
references were in the minds of most Romantic readers, a poet would often use this strategy to
contextualize an assertion being made. Wordsworth is no different. However, the level to which he
uses this technique within his poetry fluctuates. The Ruined Cottage only contains two obvious
examples, while Michael is rich with Biblical imagery and allusion. Because of this difference, the
Biblical allusion within the two poems will be discussed within three categories–those which are
concerned with a connection to nature, those which inspire the hope of salvation, and those which
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She is presented as greedy and neglectful of the inherent spirituality in things, and possibly had false
intentions behind sending Luke away. It seems this is a warning from Wordsworth. It is also
valuable to note that Michael's troubles begin when his nephew defaults on a loan. However, the
poem never labels him as nephew but instead, "his brother's son" (211). If Michael's name is meant
to conjure the name of the archangel Michael, it can't be ignored that one of the brothers of that
archangel is Satan. Viewing the name this way creates a parallel which makes Michael's nephew a
quasi–son of evil. Because of the nephew's "industrious life" (212), he is disconnected from the land
and therefore amoral. With these instances of naming, Wordsworth seems to be commenting on how
morality is connected to living life by means of nature rather than by means of material or industry.
Turning now to allusions that inspire hope, we look towards Robert's Sunday clothes in The Ruined
Cottage. "Still in its place. His Sunday garments hung / Upon the self–same nail, his very staff /
Stood undisturbed behind the door" (432–34). The garments that are hung up, are not just regular
clothes, but his Sunday garments. This small detail gives the image it's religious tone. Continuing,
the word staff certainly alludes to the staff of Moses in the bible, who is known for
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The Annunciation (Cleveland Museum Of Art, Cleveland
Formal Analysis of The Annuciation
The painting The Annunciation (Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland) was made in Netherlands, or
possibly France, in the 1380s, using tempera and oil with gold on wood panel. A vertical
composition of about 31.43 × 40.32 cm, the sacred iconography depicts the biblical scene of the
Archangel Gabriel, sent by God, announcing to the Virgin that she would soon give birth to Christ.
The artist, who was commissioned to draw this piece, is unknown. The patron probably
commissioned the artwork for devotional use. It might be part of a narrative polyptych, conveying
the biblical story of Christ, expressing the divinity of God and Christianity.
In the foreground, the two main figures of the scene, the Virgin and the Archangel, are markedly
painted larger than the figures in the background, and thus, they become the attractive focus of the
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The excellent employment of chiaroscuro vividly shows the texture of the front of the drapery,
depicting it realistically and three–dimensionally. She has a golden halo with God's messages on it
behind her head, showing her divinity. She sits on an elevated throne with a calm look on her face.
However, she holds her hands in front of her breast, eyes gazing at God's message brought by the
Archangel, palms facing each other, indicating surprise and excitement due to the message. The
Virgin's serene facial expression contradicts her behavior, perhaps because the message not only
tells her the incarnation of Christ but also foreshadows his doomed death. Therefore, the whole
painting can be a polyptych. This piece is the beginning of the story, and other pieces, such as
Crucifixion, may be other parts of the
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Is Art Pointless? : Art Meaningless?
Ivan Preciado HU130– Visual Language & Culture Prof. Stephen Van Dyck December 13, 2017 Fall
2016 Is Art Pointless? That are two kinds of people that exist when perceiving art; ones that view art
and wonder what it is that the piece is trying to say and are then moved by the piece once they see
what idea the piece is portraying, and the other kinds of people are ones that see art as asinine and
simply walk past it without taking a second glance at it. After viewing a painting of Jesus, Dorothy
Allison wrote that she,"took the notion that art should surprise and astonish, and hopefully make you
think something you had not thought until you saw it." Dorothy Allison is a person that views art
and wonders what it is that the piece is trying to say and is then moved by the piece because of the
message it is portraying. This is exactly what art should do and should be perceived with great
attention. The reason for art is to tell a story. In cavemen days, it began as a method for storytelling,
using visuals that cavemen would draw such as pictures of them hunting, fishing, and etc. Art is
something that should be astonishing and surprising, and bring forth enlightenment about a certain
subject or influence the way you view that subject matter after viewing a piece of art. Art without
meaning is like a beautiful woman with no brains or heart, she could look as gorgeous as humanly
possible, but without her having a purpose to her life or morals in that woman's heart, she will
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Book Of Gabriel Research Paper
Gabriel
Gabriel is one of the three angels mentioned by name in the bible. Even though Jewish tradition
identifies Gabriel as one of seven archangels, the Bible does not actually state that Gabriel is an
archangel. Yet Gabriel clearly has a high position among the angels since his name is mentioned in
God's Word along with Lucifer and Michael. The angel Gabriel is mentioned in Daniel 8:16–26 and
9:20–27. Gabriel, "one who looked like a man," interprets Daniel's visions, and Daniel "was terrified
and fell prostrate". Gabriel speaks to Daniel while he is in a deep sleep, and Daniel is tired and sick
for days after being with Gabriel . In Chapter 9, verse 20–21, Gabriel again appears to Daniel as he
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In Muslim lore, he is the angel of nature who provides both food and knowledge to man. Archangel
Michael is identified with the angel who wrestled with Jacob, destroyed the armies of Sennacherib
and saved the three Hebrew boys in the fiery furnace in Jewish mystical tradition. Archangel
Michael also appears in the Bible as the angel who appeared to Joshua as he prepared to lead the
Israelites in battle at Jericho. John the apostle speaks of Archangel Michael in the Book of
Revelation, where he recounts that it was Michael who cast the devil and his angels out of heaven
into the earth.The Book of Revelation (12:7–9) describes a war in heaven in which Michael, being
stronger, defeats Satan. After the conflict, Satan is thrown to earth along with the fallen angels,
where he still tries to lead the whole world astray. In the Epistle of Jude 1:9, Michael is referred to
as an archangel when he again confronts Satan. A reference to an archangel also appears in the First
Epistle to the Thessalonians 4:16. This archangel who heralds the second coming of Christ is not
named, but is often associated with
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Who Is St. Michael?
Some of the most iconic pieces of art work are oil on canvas. This includes art pieces such as
Thomas Gainsborough The Blue Boy, Vincent Van Gogh's Portrait of Dr. Gachet, and the most
recognized artwork in the work Leonardo Da Vinci Mona Lisa. The invention of oil painting in most
credited to European painter Jan van Eyck in the 15th century, but evidence of oil painting has been
found Afghanistan that suggest that oil painting has been with us for much longer. In its early days
most oil paintings were done on wood or used to paint sculptures. Toward the end of the 15th
century canvas became the prime material on which oil painting was done on as it allow for bigger
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Giovanni is a famous urban landscape artist and is most well–known for is painting The
Stonemason's Yard. Giovanni uses linear perspective with a single vanishing point at the center of
the painting. Vista del Molo illustrates a palace on the right side of the painting with a waterfront
marketplace to the left. Linear perspective is used to give depth to the paint. However, this is not the
only technique the artist to show depth. The artist also paints the foreground much clearer with the
background lack contrast and details to show the distance that the object are from the foreground. In
the background most things tend to blend with the environment, the clouds with the blue color of the
sky and the buildings all seem to be connected. As with Entrance to a Palace a light source is used
on the left side of the painting to create shadows giving depth to each individual subject in the
painting. The change in value is used to emphasize certain things such as the building on the left.
Bright, vibrant color show that this building was of much more importance that the rest of the
subjects in the artwork. The architecture seen in the buildings gives a clue of when they were built.
The big building in background features a couple of domes and the building in the left have pillars
and archway that are of the roman era. The presences of so many people indicated that this was an
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The Warrior Angels: A Letter To The Warrior Angels
The Warrior Angels, commonly known as the Powers, patrol and protect all that is within the cosmic
fabric. They are clad in armor of blinding white light and carry swords of fire and light. The sole
purpose of these angelic warriors, which includes Archangels Michael and Cassiel, is to provide
Divine protection. They stand wing tip to wing tip facing outward in a circle around that which they
are protecting, and using both their vambraces and swords of light deflect any and all negativity
away from our sacred space. Anytime that we feel threatened by negative forces, including the
malicious intentions of others, people with a strong negative vibration or attitude, dangerous
situations, or even the onslaught or existence of evil, for example, we can call on them for protection
for ourselves as well as for others. They will come, not one, but many, because they work as a
cooperative group for the protection of all. The greater the threat or danger, the greater the number
of those who come. It is important to note, however, that these angels (or any angels) will never
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Keep me safe from all negative intrusions."
A Message from the Warrior Angels:
We, the Warrior Angels, also known as The Powers, greet you with Love and Kindness.
Our role in your life is to protect you from great threats of harm. We watch over the lives of men and
intercede when great harm visits your path.
We are one, yet we are many, and our sole role is personal protection. We wield power against evil
sent against you. It is our designation to surround you with light and deflect any negative vibrations
that are directed at you.
Call upon us when you feel greatly threatened by others or by circumstances that you perceive as
harmful or hurtful. We come at your call, but if we foresee the damage, we come
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Angels Essay
Angels
An angel is a pure spirit created by God. The Old Testament theology included the belief in angels:
the name applied to certain spiritual beings or intelligences of heavenly residence, employed by God
as the ministers of His will.
HISTORY
Are Angels ambassadors sent from God to guide us, protect us or bring messages from heaven? The
word angel comes from the Greek word "angelos" which means messenger. The Bible says that God
has appointed many angels to those who love God and call to Him, "Psalms 91:11 For He shall give
His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways." The bible refers to different types of
angels, with varying duties such as ugides, protectors, messengers and angels of the Lord, or as ...
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"Joseph, son of David," the angel said, "do not be afraid to go ahead with your marriage to Mary.
For the child within her has been conceived by the Holy Spirit. When Joseph woke up, he did what
the angel of the Lord commanded. He brought Mary home to be his wife." Matthew 1:20–24
Dionysius, a 5th or 6th century writer gives us the hierarchical order of the angels. The first group is
the seraphim, cherubim and thrones. The word seraphim (singular is saraph) is taken from the fiery
imagery often associated with the Presence of God–– Ezek. 1:27. Cherubim are represented as
guardians with many wings. Thrones have been depicted wearing stoles and kneeling before God
Seraphim stood above Him, each having six wings; with two he covered his face, and with two he
covered his feet, and with two he flew" . Isaiah 6:2
So He drove out the man; and placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubim, and a flaming
sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life". Gen. 3:24
The 2nd group is composed of dominations, virtues and powers. Each group is associated with
specific symbols. The dominations held scepters and wore crowns. The virtues are shown with
flasks of perfume, trumpets, and rays of lightening. The powers are depicted wielding flaming
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Jehovah's Belief Of Jesus And The Archangel Michael
3.Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus and the archangel Michael are the same person.
JW believe that Jesus had three periods of existence:
1.In his pre–human existence he was called "God's only begotten Son because Jehovah created him
directly. As the "first–born of all creation, Jesus was used by God to create all other things. Jesus
also had the personal name of Michael the archangel at this time.
2.The second stage of Jesus' life was here on earth. He willingly submitted as God transferred his
life from heaven to the womb of a Jewish virgin named Mary.
3.He became the Messiah at his baptism, was executed on a torture stake, and rose again spiritually,
but not physically.
Christian Response: There is absolutely no biblical basis for identifying Jesus with Michael the
archangel. Also, the bible teaches that Jesus was the Messiah at birth, and coequal with the Father
from all eternity:
Philippians 2:5–7 ~ Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although
He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied
Himself, taking the form of a bondservant, and being made in the likeness of men.
1 Colossians 1:15 ~ He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. The Greek
word used here for first born is Prototokos, which means First in Rank, Supreme.
Hebrews 1:4 ~ become so much better than the angels.
So we see that Jesus did not regard His equality with God as something to be "grasped." This word
means to be utilized or asserted. Instead of asserting His equality with the Father, Jesus "emptied
Himself" which means he laid aside His privileges as God and took on the form of a man.
4.Jehovah's Witnesses believe the Holy Spirit is a "force" and not a real Person.
JW does not believe in the Trinity, much less the Holy Spirit as part of the God–head. The
personality and deity of the Holy Spirit is denied.
John 14:16–17 ~ And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you
forever – the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows
him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.
The Holy Spirit dwells inside of us, not just an
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Gabriel Monologue
Mistletoe
You were going to kill that archangel.
Gabriel had been in a festive mood since December 1st, and he'd chosen to decorate the bunker
when he had been bored one day. Unfortunately for you, that meant he'd hung up dozens of
mistletoe bunches everywhere. There was mistletoe outside your door, in the hallway into the
kitchen, and– of course– in every single doorway.
But that wasn't even the worst part. The worst bit was that Gabriel enchanted them so that if
someone accidentally walked under one, they couldn't move from that spot until someone kissed
them. And God forbid someone get stuck under there with another person... Neither of them would
escape unscathed.
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Castiel's brow furrowed, he didn't seem placated by your explanation and he didn't seem to like the
way you froze up and refused to look at him.
"What kind of prank is it supposed to be?" Castiel questioned, "It doesn't seem like a very good
one." Gabriel snorted and you glared menacingly at him. The archangel didn't seem to care that
much, if his carefree expression was any indication.
"Whoops!" Gabriel exclaimed. He shoved his hand against your back and sent you flying through
the air and caused you to run into Cas. You stumbled as you fell against him, but you brushed him
off when the confused angel attempted to help you. Castiel released you from his grip when you
tried to take a step away. You couldn't.
"Gabriel, stop this right now." Your voice was a deadly whisper, your voice trembling with anger.
The irritation that you'd been feeling toward the archangel had blown into full on rage. Gabriel
smirked.
"I don't think so," he said callously, "You know what you have to do, and I know that if I leave the
two of you to figure out your feelings on your own– it'll never happen." What the hell was he on
about? Your feelings were completely one–sided and Gabriel knew that– so why was he forcing this
humiliation upon you? You looked down at the floor, glaring at it so hard that you were surprised
when it didn't burst into flames or disintegrate before your
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Ellen Wefler's Ascending Angel
Sara is a special little girl. At only 9 years old, she's mature beyond her years. More than that, she
has abilities that even she isn't quite aware of. These abilities put her in danger. The archangel
Gabriel knows she must be protected. He, therefore, assigns her a protector; a young boy named
Seth. However, Seth is more than he appears to be as well.
Ascending Angel is a fantasy written by Ellen Wefler. This book is an interesting twist on the classic
theme of good versus evil. It includes dark angels or dangels as they are nicknamed. It also includes
archangels and guardian angels.
Unfortunately, I feel that the way Ms. Wefler addresses this theme and iconic beings may be off–
putting to many readers. Thus, this is the first issue that I feel needs attention. Everyone has their
own views on angels, demons, and religion. The author clearly voices her opinions in this story. In
the book, one of the archangels makes it perfectly clear that someone who commits suicide will go
to hell. While I know that there are those out there that hold this opinion, I also know that there are
those that this will greatly offend. The archangels also appear to make decisions and act on their
own without consulting the god that is clearly mentioned in the story. I would suggest those that
have clear views on these issues or religion in general might want to avoid reading Ascending
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First, the author needs to include some warning before the chapters where time has passed. One
chapter in the book is obviously a flashback. We then continue on in the present. Suddenly, years
have passed. Regrettably, we really don't know how many or what exactly happened. Furthermore,
there is a chapter devoted to a "damned soul." This "damned soul" is on a mission from Nathan,
Lucifer's right–hand dangel. He is to find someone. Sadly, I have no idea who he is supposed to find,
and he is not mentioned again in the
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St Michael Research Paper
The Holy Archangel Michael is one of the most celebrated of the Angels and bodiless powers.
According to Holy Scripture and tradition, he has interceded for humanity multiple times and
continues to serve as the Defender of the Faith. St Michael is most often invoked for protection from
invasion by enemies and from civil war, and for the defeat of adversaries on the field of battle.
The name Michael means "like unto God" or "Who is like unto God?"
The Lord appointed the Holy Archangel Michael, the faithful servitor of God, as Chief Commander.
He cast down from Heaven the arrogantly proud Lucifer and the other fallen spirits when they
rebelled against God. Michael summoned the ranks of angels and cried out, "Let us attend! Let us
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Through him the power of the Lord was made manifest, annihilating the Egyptians and Pharaoh who
were in pursuit of the Israelites. The Archangel Michael defended Israel in all its misfortunes.
He appeared to Joshua, Son of Navi, and revealed the will of the Lord at the taking of Jericho (Josh
5:13–16). The power of the great Chief Commander of God was manifest in the annihilation of the
185 thousand soldiers of the Assyrian emperor Sennacherib (4/2 Kings 19:35); also in the smiting of
the impious leader Heliodorus (2 Macc. 3: 24–26); and in the protection of the Three Holy Youths:
Ananias, Azarias and Misail, thrown into the fiery furnace for their refusal to worship an idol (Dan
3:22–25).
Through the will of God, the Chief Commander Michael transported the Prophet Habbakuk , from
Judea to Babylon, to give food to Daniel in the lions' den (Dan. 14:33–37).
The Archangel Michael disputed with the devil over the body of the holy Prophet Moses (Jude 1:9).
The holy Archangel Michael showed his power when he miraculously saved a young man, cast into
the sea by robbers with a stone about his neck on the shores of Mt Athos. This story is found in the
Athonite Paterikon, and in the Life of St Neophytus of
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Archangel Uriel Message
Happy Thursday, November 3, 2016 evening everyone, and thank you for participating in today's
Free Reading, a special appreciation for Sharing and Liking; more people are being helped as the
result. Here is today's message relating to your experience: Card #1 ~Archangel Uriel~ 'You Know
What to Do' "Trust your inner knowledge, and act upon it without delay" Choosing this card is an
indication that you are far wiser than you realize. Your Higher Self has already given you the
answers that you seek. Trust and embrace this knowledge. If you are not sure or doubtful, ask Uriel
to give you clear signs to validate your thoughts and ideas. You can also ask for help in taking
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Look past the illusion, and see underlying order." A win–win situation is at hand, one that will
benefit everyone involved. It is time to trust that the Angels and Heaven are working for the highest
good of all. Have faith in the process and know that you are always looked after. Do you think
negatively towards your future? Use some positive affirmations, be optimistic; the glass is half full.
You are so powerful that you can speed this up with positives thoughts. Raguel, has pale blue energy
representing fairness and faith in all. For the #3, today recognise your higher
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Watchtowers Research Paper
Wikipedia lists all the different things that are considered 'Watchers', 'Watchtowers', or 'Guardians'.
Wikipedia goes on to break down the Watchtowers into different pantheons and even to their
coordinating colors. In Richard Cavendish's book, The Powers of Evil5, he listed the Watchers as the
fallen angels that magicians call forth in ceremonial magic. He mentions that the Watchers were so
named because they were stars, the 'eyes of night'. According to Minnie Eerin in the Student
Resources Library1, The Watchtowers are the homes of the Elementals. The elements as in water,
air, fire and earth. However, the Watchtowers can also be considered the four quarters such as north,
south, east and west2. And according to E.A. Koetting3, the Watchtowers can also be called by their
angelic administrators. These are all great things to be when you are trying to create or use a spell,
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The Watchers, or Watchtowers are evoked to watch over and guard and witness the rites performed
in witchcraft. In some traditions, the Watchers or Watchtowers are the elements, water, air, fire and
earth. Each of these elements have their own specific calling for these rites, but they usually are all
called or evoked. Each of these elements are matched up with the four quarters as well as their
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Archangel Michael Book 12
Previously in Book 11, The Archangel Michael was essentially prophesizing some of the major
events that have happened in the past and are discussed in the Bible. Book 12 begins as a
continuation of this foretelling. It discusses the people behaved doing as God wanted for a while
after the "judgment past", but then a man with a "proud and ambitious" heart came along and started
to mess things up. After the earth became much corrupted and the story of Noah and the ark is
presented. Following it leads into the story of Pharaoh and Moses. Milton discusses the punishing of
him and his followers most accurately, including the locust, blood in the rivers, famine, and other
things, which of course lead into the parting of the Red Sea being discussed.
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Archangel Lucifers Fall
As humanity passed through the veil of reality the archangel Lucifer began to rebel. The angel
Beelzebub whose main fault was his need to collect as much power as he could joined the
archangel's rebellion along with Astaroth forming a trinity of darkness and villainy. In the end their
plan came crashing down around them, and they were thrown out of Heaven. Lucifer along with his
minions were thrown into an inescapable void, but their constantly growing hate caused the
kingdom that would be known has Hell to fill the void. The fallen angels' combined power allowed
them to speak with mankind causing humans to drown in a sea of pure evil. After centuries of being
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The two humans Samuel and Catherine Jacobson were two simple farmers that they knew no one
would miss. The men brought Samuel and Catherine into a nearby forest where they tied the two to
large wooden stakes that they hammered into the ground. With that done the men dipped a crude
paintbrush into a bowl filled with blood that they had collected from newborn children. One of the
men used the paintbrush to draw a circle around the two stakes then he drew eight arrows that went
from the middle of the circle to the outside of the shape. The man put the paintbrush back in the clay
bowl, and they all turned their gaze to Samuel and Catherine who are both unconscious. Two men
pick up two pots filled with water and throw it on Samuel and Catherine who immediately awaken
and let out bloodcurdling screams. Two yellow colored strips of cloth are tied around their mouths to
prevent them from screaming. They watch as one of the men pulls a silver dagger out of his belt and
dips it in the bowl of blood. The man walks over to his captives and uses the dagger to make a cut in
Samuel's left hand and Catherine's right
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Research Paper On St Michael The Archangel
Charging Up some Archangel Michael candles at theconjuredsaint.com :) St. Michael the Archangel
Though technically speaking Archangel Michael is not a Saint, sometimes this entity is venerated as
one. In Hoodoo, he is petitioned to protect and shield from abusive people, harmful magick and
demons, and their snares and trickery. In Santeria and sometimes ( by certain practitioners ) in New
Orleans vodoun he is syncretized with Ogun, and sometimes with Legba as well. The day of the
weak associated with St. Michael is Sunday, so it's clear that his planetary rulership is over the Sun.
The Hebrew name translates to "brilliant one" or "one who is brilliant" and the Archangel plays
important role in Abrahamic religions and Kabala , otherwise ( in
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The Merode Altarpiece By Robert Campin
Robert Campin was one of the earliest masters of Flemish painting and is also considered to be one
of the founders of the realistic style of oil painting in the Netherlands. His most famous painting is
The Merode Altarpiece; it is oil on wood and is believed to have been made from 1427–1432.
Campin had help on the Merode Altarpiece from Rogier van de Weyden and Jacques Daret. The
Merode Altarpiece is also known as the Annunciation, which is when the archangel Gabriel came to
tell Mary that she would be the mother of Jesus.
What really captured my attention about this painting is the way in which it portrays three different
scenes, yet manages to connect them all together. Campin made each of these scenes very detailed,
and each scene has
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The Reign Of The Byzantine Empire
Throughout the reign of the Byzantine Empire, sculpting and architecture were the pinnacle of
ancient Byzantine art; leaving a vast collection of masterpieces for later cultures to admire, and even
adopt their majestic styles and techniques. A focal period during the lifespan of the Byzantine
Empire was the reign of Justinian the Great (527–565 A.D.), which is also referred to as the Golden
Age. It is during this time that architecture and sculpture begin to flourish, along with other
mediums of art such as mosaics, murals, and illuminative manuscripts. Very many religious works
of art were created during this time as well, however very few survived the onset of the iconoclast
uproar in 726.
One work of art that managed to remain unharmed by Islamic efforts to destroy religious images is
Archangel Michael, an ivory diptych from the early sixth century. The artist of this sculpture is
unknown; however it is presumed that it was created in the court workshop in Constantinople.
Artists were usually servants to the court and created many pieces of art including byzantine crosses,
and illuminative manuscripts. The diptych consists of two carved panels, usually made of wood or
ivory, that are hinged together in efforts to create a book–like appearance. With roots stemming back
to the ancient Roman Empire, the diptych was used as a political as well as an informative device.
Upon being elected to the post of consul, Roman politicians would send these carvings to very close
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The Archangel Defeating Satan

  • 1. The Archangel Defeating Satan The painting is titled "The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan", and the artist behind this painting is called Guido Reni. It was painted sometime between 1575 and 1642. The exact date is not known because it was a part of his private collection. The painting has background in the Christian religion and is a depiction of an event that occurred during the war in heaven. The painting shows the Archangel Michael standing with one foot holding Satan down easily and a chain in his right hand to show he had dominated his opponent. Satan wings are depicted as crushed and small where Michael's are spread across the entirety of the painting. The subject this painting is ultimately telling is that good will always triumph evil no matter what shape or ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 2. Joan Of Arc Thesis Joan of Arc Have you ever heard about Joan of Arc? She was a military leader who led the France's army during the Hundred Years War, at a young age. When Joan of Arc was a little girl she had visions, and decided to meet the Dauphin of France to convince him of leaving her to lead an army and fight against England to make free Orleans. Joan of Arc was a strong woman who believed in God and helped her country to win the battle, without military training. Jehanne de Vouthon, known as Joan of Arc was born in 1412, in France; she lived in a religious home. She helped her family in domestic work, at the farm of her father. But one day, at age of twelve years old, Joan of Arc had a very significant vision that would change her life. She saw the Archangel Michael , telling her that she was going to ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... And like she had said. she free Orleans. In the year 1430, Joan of Arc was taken as a captive prisoner of the Burgundians, then they exchanged her with England . They, turned her over to church officials who insisted she be tried as a heretic. She was charged with 70 counts, including witchcraft, heresy and dressing like a man. On May 29, 1431, the tribunal announced Joan of Arc was guilty of heresy. On the morning of May 30, she was taken to the marketplace in Rouen and burned at the stake. She was 19 years old a. But some years later, the Church said that she was innocent and became a saint on May 16, 1920. In conclusion, Joan of Arc was a great and brave woman who had visions from the archangel Michael and fought to make free Orleans, also she died as a martyr and is considered as a heroine of France for her role during the Hundred Years' War. I really think that this woman is an example to follow, who served God and her ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 3. Michael Is The Savior Jesus Christ In Revelation12 : 12-12... Revelation 12:7–9 is a vision seen by John that speaks about the war that will occur in heaven. The passage says,"Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down―that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him." The passage begins by stating that there will be a war in heaven, one between Michael and Satan. Michael is God's archangel whose name means "one like God". This leads to the possibility that Michael is Jesus Christ. Jesus has a nature "like God" and can be argued that the word "archangel" might mean not "ruling angel" but "the ruler of the angels." Add to the fact that the word archangel is never used in the plural... "(Becker). These facts are strong evidence that Michael is the savior Jesus Christ. Satan is the dragon that is referred to in the text. The dragon is not specifically described in this particular passage, but earlier in the chapter there is a glimpse as to what he looked like. According to Revelation 12:3, "...a great red dragon having seven heads ten horns, and on his head were seven diadems." The dragon is red to symbolize that it is evil and the horns symbolize its great power. "The deceitful nature of his seven heads is exaggerated by his seven crowns"(Mueller). These crowns are diadems that ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 4. Michael The Archangel Vanquishing The Devil My work of art is Michael the Archangel vanquishing the devil. It was drawn by Raphael the great renaissance artist. The miniature version of this painting was completed in 1504 or 1505 A little more than a decade after completing the little St. Michael, Raphael was commissioned to revisit the theme, producing St. Michael Vanquishing Satan for Pope Leo X. Following further restoration in 1685, it was transferred from the original wood to canvas in 1753. Michael had many abilities, to make him the most powerful angel. He is loyal and righteous to all and Michael's name means protector of god. Also, God himself appointed Michael the Archangel as the general of the armies of heaven. Michael is also my confirmation name which I picked because ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 5. Supernatural As Describe By Merriam Webster Supernatural as describe by Merriam–Webster is of or relating to an order of existence beyond the visible observable universe; of or relating to God or a god, demigod, spirit, or devil departing from what is usual or normal especially so as to appear to transcend the laws of nature: attributed to an invisible agent (as a ghost or spirit). As for me, I am talking about Supernatural, a television show on the CW channel that was created by Eric Kripke. Starting in 2005, Supernatural has had me contemplated and in love with Sam and Dean Winchester. This show is based on religion coming from old testament to new testament to other gods and religion proffer such as demons, angels, God, Lucifer, Zeus, and many much more gods and mystical creatures. Although there is much to write on this show, I have chosen to write on the two main characters and how they each fall in a sort of religion aspect and will give a brief history on the show with their symbols, signs, Archangels, Angels and Demons, and some other fun stuff of the show. The adventure begins the night Mary was killed by the green–eyed demon leaving John to raise Sam and Dean. John did not understand why the demon went after his family, so he decided to go after the demon and has been chasing it since 1983. 2005 that 's where the show really begins when Dean goes looking for Sam at college in order for Sam to help him look for their father, who has gone on a hunting trip and hasn 't return from it. John and Sam were ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 6. How Are Michael And Lucifer Alike The ultimate symbols for good and evil aren't all that different. God's most trusted warrior and the devil himself have more in common than one may think. Michael and Lucifer are similar in their love for their father, their celestial abilities, and the common wish to avoid the prophesied fight between them. Michael, the big brother, loyal to an absent father, and Lucifer, the little brother, rebellious of God's plan may have a few conflicting beliefs on how things should work, but that doesn't mean there are no similarities between the two. For example, the two archangels have loved their father, God, since the day they were created. Well, one more than the other. To clarify, Lucifer was God's favorite until He created the humans. The younger archangel rejected his father's command to bow down to his new creations and love them more than they loved God. "Father, I can't," Lucifer would say, "these human beings are flawed and murderous. How can you ever expect me to love them more than you?" And for that God had Michael cast him to hell, all because he refused to love humans more than his father. Does the punishment fit the crime? Michael didn't think so, but he loved God so ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Lucifer had powers that could easily overwhelm any opponent that was foolish enough to stand in his way. He could kill with a glace, destroy with a thought, and obliterate anyone or anything with just a snap of his fingers, but just as all angels, he needed a vessel before he could do any of that. He would need one special human to say yes to him, so he could take over their body and start the apocalypse. Just like his brother, Michael had all the same abilities, but he used the more helpful ones for diviner purposes. He could heal any wound, cure any sickness, and teleport anywhere in space and time, but if he chose he could be just as destructive as his ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 7. Crozier Head, Saint Michael Trampling the Serpent ---... Title: Crozier Head, Saint Michael Trampling the Serpent Culture: early Christian Date: 2nd quarter in 13th century Provenience: Limoges, France Material: copper–gilt and champlevẻ enamel Measurements: 10 ¾ x 2 7/8 x 5 ½ in. As a symbol of jurisdiction and authority of high ranking catholic prelates, the crozier or known as pastoral staff at times is inspired by the shepherd's crook. It can be used as a walking stick for support in journeys and in churches before the introduction of seats. In this crozier head, Saint Michael known as an emblem of church militant and an archangel (high– ranking angel) is battling the serpent which is the demon or satan. This figure indicate the two very opposing force between the good and evil, and ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... A pastoral staff with crook head shape on the top was starting to emerge. This kind of pastoral staff was called a crozier. This luxurious material made type of pastoral staff was used until nowadays. Most of this kind of pastoral staff often carved with biblical character and always show two opposing force when they were fighting to each other. Saint Michael battling the demon serpent was the most popular decoration to be carved on the crozier because it was the perfect representation of good and evil. It may be true that "In art, he is most frequently shown with a sword, either battling with or standing in triumph over a dragon or the prostrate Satan" (Jones 178). Saint Michael is one of three archangels (the other two are Gabriel and Raphael) that was mentioned in the Holy Bible. He was known as the general of heaven, protector of chosen people in earth. In early Catholic church, people considered him as the defender of Christianity. He was also charged with the guidance of souls here below, to protect them from devil's snares and to lead them to the eternal light (Englebert, 369). Saint Michael is a famous character among all Christian figures. He often gave vision to people and give solution to every problem. An appearance of him once occurred among the monks in French, who built a monastery under his name, Mont–Saint–Michael. He also appeared in the cave of mount gargano, southern Italy on may 8th 492 and until now that ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 8. Fallen Angels : Outline And Outline Fallen Angels Mark Lorenz O. Sumpay September 11, 2016 SENTENCE OUTLINE Title: Fallen Angels Thesis Statement: Fallen angels are true yet they appear to us scary. Whether we like it or not they exist. It is time for us to be aware and be open minded. I. Introduction A. Fallen angels really exist and have higher consciousness than man and they have the power to deceive in order to takeover people's lives. II. Discussion A. What are fallen angels? 1. Fallen angels are referred to angels who have sinned against God. 2. They were cast into the hell and they were deceiving people these days using their abilities because their goal is to take over man. 3. The fallen angels and demons have their different spiritual entities and similarities. B. What does the bible says about fallen angels? 1. The bible also states that fallen angels are referred to as the "sons of God" and as Satan's ministers. 2. God made angels as spiritual beings yet they were influenced by Satan with his sinful work. C. Fallen angels have the abilities like angels. 1. They can cause dreams. a. According to the Bible, angels can cause dreams such as seeing an angel in a dream, as is in the case of Joseph the husband of Mary 2. They can cause physical interactions with human. a. That fallen angels found a way to have sex with human women. D. Fallen angels and demons have different abilities though they both are evil entities that work to deceive people. 1. The fallen angels appear to have more ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 9. History of Biblical Angels History of Biblical Angels Throughout history, you will find many religions discuss angels. But what is an angel? Is it a mythical creature with wings sent to protect you? Some may think so; others have different thoughts on the matter. But when did talk of angels first occur? Have they always been around? In this paper, I will attempt to define what an angel is and what they do. I will also discuss how angels differ between religions, as well as try to pinpoint the origin of angels. I will explain the similarities and differences between these religions and their ideas of angels. The term angel is derived from the Greek word angelos , meaning "messenger." This word represents an earlier Hebrew word, mal'akh that is also interpreted as the role of messenger or minister. It is safe to say that many people will regard angels as messengers between Heaven and earth. In many biblical stories, angels are sending messages. Some messages are announcements of birth like the ones that were sent to Abraham and to Samson's father. Other messages encourage actions as the ones did to Elijah and David. In these cases, angels were bringing messages from the divine world, or Heaven, to men and women in the earthly human world. It is believed that the messages with angels also work in the reversed sense as well; meaning from human being to angel to God. It is said that 'the soul speaks to the angel, the angel to the cherub, the cherub to God.' This type of communication would explain the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 10. Ledan Research Paper Ledan (currently going by the alias of Ledan "Leda" Hale) is an archangel/human hybrid, sometimes known as an "Archnephilim" (a phrase coined by Dean) and a witch, known or at least believed to be one of the only ones of his kind, maybe even the olnly one. He uses his witchcraft to perform spells on demand, occasionally for money but usually he'll do it for an nondescript favour (which you'll be bound to) that can be called in at any time. He was born in 339BC, in early Iron Age Sweden, and grew up believing, in his early years, he was an average human. However, he is the son of the archangel Jophiel (who died when he was two) and a powerful witch called Thyrvï; making him very much not. He believed this because his powers took time to manifest, and even when they did, in the beginning they were relatively harmless. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... He married a woman called Ásta, with whom he had several children; Cenríkr, Ælfríkr, Sigríðr, Mæja and Rúni, only two of whom reached the at which they themselves stopped ageing, and had several unnamed children of their own, Leda's grandchildren. As a type being not created by god he is considered by most angels to be an abomination, as a type of being not created by god is considered a blasphemy, and thus are hunted. Due to his mix of Archangel and Human he is probably at least near omnipotent (at least as near to it as an Archangel is), but is still (even after 2,353 years) in the stage of developing his powers. However, due to the hex that was recently placed on him, he's currently able to use a limited amount of power at a time; causing him to become weak after prologued use of the powers he has through his father's (his archangel) side. This has seemingly not affected his spells, however, and so he's still been able to continue his day–to–day ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 11. Questions On Angels Angels. Many questions revolve around this subject. Who or what are they? How many are there? Do they actually exist? The Bible can and will answer many of these questions. Humankind always had its own opinion on angels, but unsurprisingly, most of these assumptions are wrong. The Bible will contradict many of these theories on angels or it will prove them right. It just depends how educated these assumptions are. 1. Q: Who are angels? (Hebrews 1:13, 14) A: Note: In other words angels are ministering spirits created by God. They live with God in Heaven and come down to Earth to hep man. 2. Q: How many angels are there? (Revelation 5:1) A: Note: Later in this study you will learn that Lucifer took one third of the angels with him. So ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... By doing this he will punish or reward us for our works. Good or bad. This s where you get to see who won your war, you or Satan. 12. Q: In the end what happens to Lucifer and his angels? (Matthew 25:41) A: Note: Like the rest of the wicked (in the second coming), they will burn. Lucifer shall burn the longest for his treachery against God. He will watch others burn then his followers, while he burns in the fire watching all his followers fall. Then he will fall, the last, he will burn alone. 13. Who is Michael the Archangel? (Jude 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, Revelation 20:5, Revelation 22:8, 9, Daniel 12:1, Joshua 5:13–15, Exodus 3:5, Acts 7:33) A:
  • 12. Note: Michael the Archangel is also the captain of the Lord's army. He let Joshua sit there and worship him, but in other verses it says that angels don't accept worship. In other verses Jesus has accepted worship. This captain also said to take off your sandals for your standing on holy ground. God has said this quotation two times. Michael is also the only one called an archangel in the Bible, he is also the commander of an army who accepts worship unlike other angels. This somewhat proves he could be ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 13. The Annunciation Essay Jiajing Lei A Deeper Look into a Piece of Art Sandro Botticelli Botticelli, (Alessandro di Mariano Filipepi) (Italian, Florence 1444/45–1510 Florence) 1485 Tempera and gold on wood Accession number: 1975.1.74 One of the most celebrated paintings in the Robert Lehman Collection, this jewel–like representation of the Annunciation is set in an architectural interior constructed according to a rigorous system of one–point perspective. The panel was almost certainly commissioned as a private devotional image, not as part of a larger structure. While the identity of the patron is not known, the work was in the famed Barberini collection in Rome in the seventeenth century. Jia Jing lei Art History Professor Boyce November 20, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Just by looking at the image, there is a lot of empty space that is surrounded in the back ground. In that way, we would not pay attention to the background but the tension in the scene instead. Basically at first glance, there is a depiction of purity and grace on the beautiful oil master piece. The two figures of the Archangel and Virgin Mary are close together and it shows a scene of almost touching fingers while they try to reach for one another but seems like they would never join hands. The male figure of the archangel would carry a long feather like pen and it would bow down to the Virgin marry and tries to respectable speak to her. On the other hand, the Virgin Mary seems to be in authority because she is standing up and looking down at the Archangel. This creates tension in the painting while we question the social distinction between the two. Looking closely at the Virgin Mary, her eyes would be close. It is almost like she is resisting the contact from the Archangel and tried to stay away from him. Looking on the left, the Archangel have white wings and there is green–yellowish light that surrounds him and the red clothing on him show that he is there for good news. But the resistance from the Virgin Mary seem like she is unaware of what is happening and is unable to accept the annunciation from the angel. The Annunciation was presented in a jewel–like style would be ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 14. Judaism Essay: Angels Roles Within Judaism Angels Roles within Judaism The role angels have within Judaism is as messengers of God. In the book of Torah, Daniel 7:10 states, ("A river of fire was flowing and emerging from before Him; a thousand thousands served Him, and ten thousand ten thousands arose before Him. Justice was established, and the books were opened") angels are referred to as being in the thousands. Angels are broken down into an order of hierarchy, ranked from highest to lowest. Angel are referred to as spiritual beings not having any physical form. They are described only by their spiritual abilities and tasks. In the early book of Torah angels would not disclose their names, however after the Jewish people returned to Israel the names became common in the Kabbala. The angels were placed into ten group which were named Chayot Ha Kodesh, Ophanim, Erelim, Hashmallim, Seraphim, Malakhim, Elohim, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Kabbalah states that Chamuel leads this group. They are talked about in the Torah in Isaiah 6:2–3 which states ("Seraphim stood above for Him, six wings, six wings to each one; with two he would cover his face, and with two he would cover his feet, and with two he would fly. And one called to the other and said, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory."). Next are the Malakhim who are known for their beauty and mercy, and the Kabbalah states that they are led by the archangel Raphael. Fifth, are the Elohim which are known for their commitment to the victory of good and evil. The archangel Haniel leads this group of angels. The next group of angels are the Bene Elohim who are known for giving God all the glory. Michael is the archangel who leads this group and he known as a warrior and being the great prince. In the Torah in Daniel 10:21 which states ("Indeed, I shall tell you what is inscribed in a true script, but no one strengthens himself concerning these matters except Michael, your ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 15. Guardian Angel Movie Analysis Gabriel "Gabby" Messinger, a Guardian Angel who has trouble following the rules and is known for meddling in the love live's of others, is tasked by the Angel Michael to help the town of Angel Falls find its Christmas spirit again. First of all, I want to say that this film surpassed all my expectations. Sometimes, I am hesitant when it comes to "angel films," but because of who the three stars are (and especially because of the male lead), I was determined to give this film a chance. Furthermore, it is airing on Hallmark, and how could I not watch it? If you are looking for a film that follows the Scriptural teachings of angels, this might not be for you. I could speak to all the reasons why the theology of the movie is unsound, but that is not why I watched this film. The film is so uncommonly well–written and acted with such depth that I could care less about whether the story could ever happen or not. The values of the film are intact, and if nothing else, I applaud Hallmark for emphasizing the concept of "free will" (something most Christians and church people esteem) and including the Lord's Prayer (how often do we see that on network TV?). I did not plan on becoming emotional during this movie, but I literally spent the last twenty minutes or so crying off and on because the story was remarkably poignant (and I wasn't certain how it would end) and the three main actors––Rachel Boston, Paul Greene, and Beau Bridges––are such phenomenal artists! Note: For the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 16. Speech About The Archangel Ariel The Archangel Ariel embodies feminine strength and encourages strength through gentle means, only using force when absolutely necessary. She is the lioness of the angelic realm, and as such, she champions those who cannot fend for themselves and are often victims of the power of others, particularly women, children, and animals. When Daniel was thrown into the lions' den to be mauled and devoured, for example, her angelic presence interceded, held the lions at bay, and protected Daniel's life. She helped him to soothe the lions and to lay down with them without fear or danger. Ariel is the protector of the animal kingdom and keeps balance between both predator and prey. She helps us to understand and communicate with animals and to heal them. By placing our hands on a sick or injured animal and calling her name, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Greetings. We are called Ariel, Archangel of wind and of animals and of natural resources that your Divine One has created just for you. See beauty in the natural resources around you. Observe the natural world and the animal world for lessons and examples of how to live rightly and in balance with all things. The animal kingdom and the human kingdom are not much different from each other. Look to the animal world to learn great lessons about moderation, strength, defense, nurturing, and symbiosis. Recognize that all species have a place on the earth, and it is the gentle balance of all species that keeps the world in check. Be kind to each other and respect the natural world and animal world with which the Divine One has gifted you. Call upon us in times of tribulation with adversaries. We can sharpen your discernment. We can help you see through the façade of the "sheep's clothing" to recognize the wolf beneath. We can sharpen your senses of which individuals are "poisonous snakes" and which are harmless but give impressions of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 17. Saint Report: Saint Raphael The Archangel Saint Report I chose Saint Raphael the Archangel as my confirmation saint. I chose this saint because this is the first saint I learned about. I always looked upon this saint as my favorite saint because of his strong relationship with God and because I knew this saint the longest. I also chose this saint because his name means "God Heals." Saint Raphael the Archangel had an interesting life in faith and a strong relationship with God. Most people know this saint because he is one of the seven archangels and a part of the group of three archangels talked about in the Bible. Saint Raphael's feastday is September 29th. He is the patron saint of many things including the blind, the bodily ill, the traveling, happy meetings, nurses, physicians, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 18. Comparing The Archangel Gabriel And The Virgin Of The... After Ancient art period, the Medieval art period started from the fall of Roman Empire in 400 A.D. to 1400 A.D. During the New Roman period, artworks about God, Saints and Angels as well as biblical scenes became more and more popular. Different from the realistic style of the Ancient Greek and Roman art, biblical scenes arts were created with iconic art style and more abstract and simplified, but the content was clear and easy to understand. Medieval artists created arts in order to decorating churches. The Archangel Gabriel (1388) and The Virgin of the Annunciation (1388), by Bartolo di Fredi, were two of the most famous biblical scene arts during the Medieval art period. Bartolo di Fredi was born in Siena which was one of the major artistic ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Both of the artworks, by Bartolo di Fredi, have a similar style with similar details. Both of angle Gabriel and Virgin Mary were painted inside the wooden frame with the shape of the interior of a church. The common dome structure, which was a popular structure for church during the Medieval art period, were carefully shaped and decorated with great amount of details to create the illusion that both Virgin Mary and Saint Gabriel were standing inside a church. The content of these two artworks are very clear. By using the frames with the shapes of a church as well as the decoration of the interior inside a church, audiences can clearly understand that these artworks were biblical arts and they were created as decorations for churches. With both iconic style for Saint Gabriel and Virgin Mary, audiences can clearly see that these two artworks were created to depict the holy moment when an angel was sent to Virgin Mary with the announcement the Virgin's destiny as the mother of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 19. The Angels Pariah Versus The Prince Of Angels On that fateful night the battle to end all battles started. The angels pariah versus the prince of angels. The battle to shake the world. The battle fought for the humans. But this is not were the story starts, not really anyways. My name is Nadie Luccius and I am the one and only angel to tear off his wings and plunge down to Earth all for the sake of being human. This is the story of the war between humans and angels and it started one year ago. The angel Nadie walked on the path of heaven being blamed for the misfortune in the battle against demons, after all every place needs a pariah to take the blame, even heaven. The angel looked down at Earth and looked at the humans marveling at their complexity, their weakness, and their strength. Nadie couldn 't help but to marvel at them. Most angels saw the humans as weak hairless apes, but Nadie loved them. Most of all he wanted to be one. The angels liked to refer to Nadie as the next Lucifer, but he was the exact opposite. Lucifer was cast down to hell because he could not love humans more than God, and therefor defied his father. On the other hand Nadie loved and adored the humans. An angel called out to Nadie "Hey Nadie Michael wants to speak with you." The angel said. "What does he want Leviaten?" Nadie questioned. "Your guess is as good as mine Nadie but he seemed pissed of so, you better hurry your ass up." The now named angel, Leviaten answered. "Don 't tell me what to do; I still out rank you." Nadie said. "You ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 20. Compare And Contrast Palomino And Michael Michael Lindke Professor Sarah Flatter Art 120 30 July 2016 A Biblical Comparative Biblical stories have been told over many centuries and can be found in many different forms. Artists have attempted to capture their versions of what these stories may have looked like. This essay will chronicle the similarities and differences between two different biblical accounts. The first biblical account is from Bernardino Jacopi Butinone's The Massacre of The Innocents. A recreation of the Roman King Herod's order to kill all first born son's in order to kill Jesus before he could rise to power. The second biblical account is from Acislo Antonio Palomino de Castro y Velasco's The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan. It is the story of Satan's fall to hell by the order of God and the sword of Michael The Archangel. (Good summary and opening.) ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Palomino moved to Madrid in 1678 where he executed some indifferent frescoes. In 1688 he was appointed painter to King Charles II. The artist visited Valencia in 1697 and remained there for four years, again devoting himself to fresco painting. Palomino painted the biblical depiction of Michael the Archangel defeating Satan in Spain between 1692–1726. Palomino's painting is an oil canvas on a frame that is 125.7 x 90.5 cm (PALOMINO). IDENTITY Butinone depicts his vision of the killing of babies in Rome due to the birth of foretold glory of Jesus Christ. The Massacre of the Innocents shows King Herod in the background watching as Roman soldiers stab and dismember babies in the streets. Mothers are seen grasping to their babies despite the swinging swords from these soldiers. The mothers look in horror as is explained in the bible. Butinone's depiction of this event gives the shock value and the feeling of what this event was really like. The actual historical event of The Massacre of the Innocents is from the Christian bible and reads: "When (the Magi) had gone, an angel ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 21. Book Of Gabriel Research Paper Gabriel Gabriel is an angel who serves as a messenger for God to certain people. He is one of the three archangels. Gabriel is mentioned in both the Old and the New Testaments of the Bible. First, in the Old Testament, Gabriel appears to the prophet Daniel to explain his visions. Gabriel is described as, "one who looked like man," as he interprets Daniel's visions. He speaks to Daniel while he is sleeping. After Gabriel's first visit, Daniel becomes tired and sick for days. Gabriel later visits Daniel again providing him with more insight and understanding in an answered prayer. In the New Testament, Gabriel, described as "an angel of the Lord," first appears to Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist. He tells him, "Fear not, Zacharias: ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The Book of Luke states he was sent from God to Nazareth to visit the virgin married to a man named Joseph. Gabriel said to Mary, "Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women." "Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God." Gabriel told Mary she would conceive from The Holy Spirit and the baby will be the Son of God. After the Annunciation of Mary, Gabriel is not spoken of again. Gabriel's attributes are the Archangel, he is clothed in blue or white, and is seen carrying a lily, a trumpet, a shining lantern, a branch from Paradise, a scroll or a scepter. In art, Gabriel is most commonly represented in the scene of the Annunciation. In art, Gabriel is often represented in the scene of the Annunciation. He is occasionally cited as the one who blows God's trumpet to indicate the Lord's return to Earth. However, the person designated with this task varies; different passages cite different people. The earliest known identification of Gabriel as the trumpet holder comes in 1455 represented in Byzantine art. Gabriel is recognized as the patron saint of messengers, telecommunication workers, and postal workers. His feast day is celebrated on September 29, along with St. Michael and St. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 22. Bicci Di Lorenzo's The Annunciation: Early Renaissance "The Annunciation" Religion has typically been used in history as the narrative for many pieces of artwork. The Early Renaissance was renowned for the religious themes the artists would use in their work. This period is also recognized for its focus on humanism, which refers to the cultural and educational reformation. Humanism draws many of its themes and styles from the ancient Greeks and Romans. The Renaissance spread throughout Europe and continued to focus on the rediscovery of these predecessors. One of these paintings is Bicci di Lorenzo's, "The Annunciation," which was painted during the Early Italian Renaissance. "The Annunciation" is a Biblical story when the Archangel Gabriel visited Mary and announced to her that she would bear the Son of God. This painting's formal elements have similar characteristics of the Early Renaissance Italian Paintings and some influences from the Early Renaissance Flemish paintings and Gothic paintings. This painting is also similar to other artwork such as, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... For example, if we look closely at Bicci di Lorenzo's painting, we can see a white dove in the light rays. In the Bible, the white dove has traditionally been used as a symbol of the Holy Spirit, which is one part of the Holy Trinity, "The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit." Another important symbol in Bicci di Lorenzo's "The Annunciation," are the lilies that Gabriel is holding. The lilies symbolize purity and truth. Purity refers to Mary because she is a virgin and truth refers to the truth of the word of God. Lilies and doves are typically used as symbols when artists depict this narrative. For example, Robert Campin in the "Merode Altarpiece" places lilies on the table to symbolizing her purity. Another symbol is the Bible near Mary in Bicci di Lorenzo's painting. Fra Angelico refrains from using symbolism in his painting by not including lilies, doves, and Mary near a ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 23. Biblical Allusion During The Romantic Age Biblical allusion during the Romantic Age was not uncommon. Because Biblical images and references were in the minds of most Romantic readers, a poet would often use this strategy to contextualize an assertion being made. Wordsworth is no different. However, the level to which he uses this technique within his poetry fluctuates. The Ruined Cottage only contains two obvious examples, while Michael is rich with Biblical imagery and allusion. Because of this difference, the Biblical allusion within the two poems will be discussed within three categories–those which are concerned with a connection to nature, those which inspire the hope of salvation, and those which deal with the creation and deterioration of covenants. Delving first into ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... She is presented as greedy and neglectful of the inherent spirituality in things, and possibly had false intentions behind sending Luke away. It seems this is a warning from Wordsworth. It is also valuable to note that Michael's troubles begin when his nephew defaults on a loan. However, the poem never labels him as nephew but instead, "his brother's son" (211). If Michael's name is meant to conjure the name of the archangel Michael, it can't be ignored that one of the brothers of that archangel is Satan. Viewing the name this way creates a parallel which makes Michael's nephew a quasi–son of evil. Because of the nephew's "industrious life" (212), he is disconnected from the land and therefore amoral. With these instances of naming, Wordsworth seems to be commenting on how morality is connected to living life by means of nature rather than by means of material or industry. Turning now to allusions that inspire hope, we look towards Robert's Sunday clothes in The Ruined Cottage. "Still in its place. His Sunday garments hung / Upon the self–same nail, his very staff / Stood undisturbed behind the door" (432–34). The garments that are hung up, are not just regular clothes, but his Sunday garments. This small detail gives the image it's religious tone. Continuing, the word staff certainly alludes to the staff of Moses in the bible, who is known for ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 24. The Annunciation (Cleveland Museum Of Art, Cleveland Formal Analysis of The Annuciation The painting The Annunciation (Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland) was made in Netherlands, or possibly France, in the 1380s, using tempera and oil with gold on wood panel. A vertical composition of about 31.43 × 40.32 cm, the sacred iconography depicts the biblical scene of the Archangel Gabriel, sent by God, announcing to the Virgin that she would soon give birth to Christ. The artist, who was commissioned to draw this piece, is unknown. The patron probably commissioned the artwork for devotional use. It might be part of a narrative polyptych, conveying the biblical story of Christ, expressing the divinity of God and Christianity. In the foreground, the two main figures of the scene, the Virgin and the Archangel, are markedly painted larger than the figures in the background, and thus, they become the attractive focus of the whole painting. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The excellent employment of chiaroscuro vividly shows the texture of the front of the drapery, depicting it realistically and three–dimensionally. She has a golden halo with God's messages on it behind her head, showing her divinity. She sits on an elevated throne with a calm look on her face. However, she holds her hands in front of her breast, eyes gazing at God's message brought by the Archangel, palms facing each other, indicating surprise and excitement due to the message. The Virgin's serene facial expression contradicts her behavior, perhaps because the message not only tells her the incarnation of Christ but also foreshadows his doomed death. Therefore, the whole painting can be a polyptych. This piece is the beginning of the story, and other pieces, such as Crucifixion, may be other parts of the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 25. Is Art Pointless? : Art Meaningless? Ivan Preciado HU130– Visual Language & Culture Prof. Stephen Van Dyck December 13, 2017 Fall 2016 Is Art Pointless? That are two kinds of people that exist when perceiving art; ones that view art and wonder what it is that the piece is trying to say and are then moved by the piece once they see what idea the piece is portraying, and the other kinds of people are ones that see art as asinine and simply walk past it without taking a second glance at it. After viewing a painting of Jesus, Dorothy Allison wrote that she,"took the notion that art should surprise and astonish, and hopefully make you think something you had not thought until you saw it." Dorothy Allison is a person that views art and wonders what it is that the piece is trying to say and is then moved by the piece because of the message it is portraying. This is exactly what art should do and should be perceived with great attention. The reason for art is to tell a story. In cavemen days, it began as a method for storytelling, using visuals that cavemen would draw such as pictures of them hunting, fishing, and etc. Art is something that should be astonishing and surprising, and bring forth enlightenment about a certain subject or influence the way you view that subject matter after viewing a piece of art. Art without meaning is like a beautiful woman with no brains or heart, she could look as gorgeous as humanly possible, but without her having a purpose to her life or morals in that woman's heart, she will ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 26. Book Of Gabriel Research Paper Gabriel Gabriel is one of the three angels mentioned by name in the bible. Even though Jewish tradition identifies Gabriel as one of seven archangels, the Bible does not actually state that Gabriel is an archangel. Yet Gabriel clearly has a high position among the angels since his name is mentioned in God's Word along with Lucifer and Michael. The angel Gabriel is mentioned in Daniel 8:16–26 and 9:20–27. Gabriel, "one who looked like a man," interprets Daniel's visions, and Daniel "was terrified and fell prostrate". Gabriel speaks to Daniel while he is in a deep sleep, and Daniel is tired and sick for days after being with Gabriel . In Chapter 9, verse 20–21, Gabriel again appears to Daniel as he was praying, giving him insight and understanding ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In Muslim lore, he is the angel of nature who provides both food and knowledge to man. Archangel Michael is identified with the angel who wrestled with Jacob, destroyed the armies of Sennacherib and saved the three Hebrew boys in the fiery furnace in Jewish mystical tradition. Archangel Michael also appears in the Bible as the angel who appeared to Joshua as he prepared to lead the Israelites in battle at Jericho. John the apostle speaks of Archangel Michael in the Book of Revelation, where he recounts that it was Michael who cast the devil and his angels out of heaven into the earth.The Book of Revelation (12:7–9) describes a war in heaven in which Michael, being stronger, defeats Satan. After the conflict, Satan is thrown to earth along with the fallen angels, where he still tries to lead the whole world astray. In the Epistle of Jude 1:9, Michael is referred to as an archangel when he again confronts Satan. A reference to an archangel also appears in the First Epistle to the Thessalonians 4:16. This archangel who heralds the second coming of Christ is not named, but is often associated with ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 27. Who Is St. Michael? Some of the most iconic pieces of art work are oil on canvas. This includes art pieces such as Thomas Gainsborough The Blue Boy, Vincent Van Gogh's Portrait of Dr. Gachet, and the most recognized artwork in the work Leonardo Da Vinci Mona Lisa. The invention of oil painting in most credited to European painter Jan van Eyck in the 15th century, but evidence of oil painting has been found Afghanistan that suggest that oil painting has been with us for much longer. In its early days most oil paintings were done on wood or used to paint sculptures. Toward the end of the 15th century canvas became the prime material on which oil painting was done on as it allow for bigger artworks and did not require the difficult processes of preparation that ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Giovanni is a famous urban landscape artist and is most well–known for is painting The Stonemason's Yard. Giovanni uses linear perspective with a single vanishing point at the center of the painting. Vista del Molo illustrates a palace on the right side of the painting with a waterfront marketplace to the left. Linear perspective is used to give depth to the paint. However, this is not the only technique the artist to show depth. The artist also paints the foreground much clearer with the background lack contrast and details to show the distance that the object are from the foreground. In the background most things tend to blend with the environment, the clouds with the blue color of the sky and the buildings all seem to be connected. As with Entrance to a Palace a light source is used on the left side of the painting to create shadows giving depth to each individual subject in the painting. The change in value is used to emphasize certain things such as the building on the left. Bright, vibrant color show that this building was of much more importance that the rest of the subjects in the artwork. The architecture seen in the buildings gives a clue of when they were built. The big building in background features a couple of domes and the building in the left have pillars and archway that are of the roman era. The presences of so many people indicated that this was an ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 28. The Warrior Angels: A Letter To The Warrior Angels The Warrior Angels, commonly known as the Powers, patrol and protect all that is within the cosmic fabric. They are clad in armor of blinding white light and carry swords of fire and light. The sole purpose of these angelic warriors, which includes Archangels Michael and Cassiel, is to provide Divine protection. They stand wing tip to wing tip facing outward in a circle around that which they are protecting, and using both their vambraces and swords of light deflect any and all negativity away from our sacred space. Anytime that we feel threatened by negative forces, including the malicious intentions of others, people with a strong negative vibration or attitude, dangerous situations, or even the onslaught or existence of evil, for example, we can call on them for protection for ourselves as well as for others. They will come, not one, but many, because they work as a cooperative group for the protection of all. The greater the threat or danger, the greater the number of those who come. It is important to note, however, that these angels (or any angels) will never interfere with the course of our karmic path, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Keep me safe from all negative intrusions." A Message from the Warrior Angels: We, the Warrior Angels, also known as The Powers, greet you with Love and Kindness. Our role in your life is to protect you from great threats of harm. We watch over the lives of men and intercede when great harm visits your path. We are one, yet we are many, and our sole role is personal protection. We wield power against evil sent against you. It is our designation to surround you with light and deflect any negative vibrations that are directed at you. Call upon us when you feel greatly threatened by others or by circumstances that you perceive as harmful or hurtful. We come at your call, but if we foresee the damage, we come ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 29. Angels Essay Angels An angel is a pure spirit created by God. The Old Testament theology included the belief in angels: the name applied to certain spiritual beings or intelligences of heavenly residence, employed by God as the ministers of His will. HISTORY Are Angels ambassadors sent from God to guide us, protect us or bring messages from heaven? The word angel comes from the Greek word "angelos" which means messenger. The Bible says that God has appointed many angels to those who love God and call to Him, "Psalms 91:11 For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways." The bible refers to different types of angels, with varying duties such as ugides, protectors, messengers and angels of the Lord, or as ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... "Joseph, son of David," the angel said, "do not be afraid to go ahead with your marriage to Mary. For the child within her has been conceived by the Holy Spirit. When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord commanded. He brought Mary home to be his wife." Matthew 1:20–24 Dionysius, a 5th or 6th century writer gives us the hierarchical order of the angels. The first group is the seraphim, cherubim and thrones. The word seraphim (singular is saraph) is taken from the fiery imagery often associated with the Presence of God–– Ezek. 1:27. Cherubim are represented as guardians with many wings. Thrones have been depicted wearing stoles and kneeling before God Seraphim stood above Him, each having six wings; with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew" . Isaiah 6:2 So He drove out the man; and placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubim, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life". Gen. 3:24 The 2nd group is composed of dominations, virtues and powers. Each group is associated with specific symbols. The dominations held scepters and wore crowns. The virtues are shown with flasks of perfume, trumpets, and rays of lightening. The powers are depicted wielding flaming ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 30. Jehovah's Belief Of Jesus And The Archangel Michael 3.Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus and the archangel Michael are the same person. JW believe that Jesus had three periods of existence: 1.In his pre–human existence he was called "God's only begotten Son because Jehovah created him directly. As the "first–born of all creation, Jesus was used by God to create all other things. Jesus also had the personal name of Michael the archangel at this time. 2.The second stage of Jesus' life was here on earth. He willingly submitted as God transferred his life from heaven to the womb of a Jewish virgin named Mary. 3.He became the Messiah at his baptism, was executed on a torture stake, and rose again spiritually, but not physically. Christian Response: There is absolutely no biblical basis for identifying Jesus with Michael the archangel. Also, the bible teaches that Jesus was the Messiah at birth, and coequal with the Father from all eternity: Philippians 2:5–7 ~ Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bondservant, and being made in the likeness of men. 1 Colossians 1:15 ~ He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. The Greek word used here for first born is Prototokos, which means First in Rank, Supreme. Hebrews 1:4 ~ become so much better than the angels. So we see that Jesus did not regard His equality with God as something to be "grasped." This word means to be utilized or asserted. Instead of asserting His equality with the Father, Jesus "emptied Himself" which means he laid aside His privileges as God and took on the form of a man. 4.Jehovah's Witnesses believe the Holy Spirit is a "force" and not a real Person. JW does not believe in the Trinity, much less the Holy Spirit as part of the God–head. The personality and deity of the Holy Spirit is denied. John 14:16–17 ~ And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever – the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. The Holy Spirit dwells inside of us, not just an ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 31. Gabriel Monologue Mistletoe You were going to kill that archangel. Gabriel had been in a festive mood since December 1st, and he'd chosen to decorate the bunker when he had been bored one day. Unfortunately for you, that meant he'd hung up dozens of mistletoe bunches everywhere. There was mistletoe outside your door, in the hallway into the kitchen, and– of course– in every single doorway. But that wasn't even the worst part. The worst bit was that Gabriel enchanted them so that if someone accidentally walked under one, they couldn't move from that spot until someone kissed them. And God forbid someone get stuck under there with another person... Neither of them would escape unscathed. Of course, for the first few days there were a lot of the boys accidentally ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Castiel's brow furrowed, he didn't seem placated by your explanation and he didn't seem to like the way you froze up and refused to look at him. "What kind of prank is it supposed to be?" Castiel questioned, "It doesn't seem like a very good one." Gabriel snorted and you glared menacingly at him. The archangel didn't seem to care that much, if his carefree expression was any indication. "Whoops!" Gabriel exclaimed. He shoved his hand against your back and sent you flying through the air and caused you to run into Cas. You stumbled as you fell against him, but you brushed him off when the confused angel attempted to help you. Castiel released you from his grip when you tried to take a step away. You couldn't. "Gabriel, stop this right now." Your voice was a deadly whisper, your voice trembling with anger. The irritation that you'd been feeling toward the archangel had blown into full on rage. Gabriel smirked. "I don't think so," he said callously, "You know what you have to do, and I know that if I leave the two of you to figure out your feelings on your own– it'll never happen." What the hell was he on about? Your feelings were completely one–sided and Gabriel knew that– so why was he forcing this
  • 32. humiliation upon you? You looked down at the floor, glaring at it so hard that you were surprised when it didn't burst into flames or disintegrate before your ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 33. Ellen Wefler's Ascending Angel Sara is a special little girl. At only 9 years old, she's mature beyond her years. More than that, she has abilities that even she isn't quite aware of. These abilities put her in danger. The archangel Gabriel knows she must be protected. He, therefore, assigns her a protector; a young boy named Seth. However, Seth is more than he appears to be as well. Ascending Angel is a fantasy written by Ellen Wefler. This book is an interesting twist on the classic theme of good versus evil. It includes dark angels or dangels as they are nicknamed. It also includes archangels and guardian angels. Unfortunately, I feel that the way Ms. Wefler addresses this theme and iconic beings may be off– putting to many readers. Thus, this is the first issue that I feel needs attention. Everyone has their own views on angels, demons, and religion. The author clearly voices her opinions in this story. In the book, one of the archangels makes it perfectly clear that someone who commits suicide will go to hell. While I know that there are those out there that hold this opinion, I also know that there are those that this will greatly offend. The archangels also appear to make decisions and act on their own without consulting the god that is clearly mentioned in the story. I would suggest those that have clear views on these issues or religion in general might want to avoid reading Ascending Angel. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... First, the author needs to include some warning before the chapters where time has passed. One chapter in the book is obviously a flashback. We then continue on in the present. Suddenly, years have passed. Regrettably, we really don't know how many or what exactly happened. Furthermore, there is a chapter devoted to a "damned soul." This "damned soul" is on a mission from Nathan, Lucifer's right–hand dangel. He is to find someone. Sadly, I have no idea who he is supposed to find, and he is not mentioned again in the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 34. St Michael Research Paper The Holy Archangel Michael is one of the most celebrated of the Angels and bodiless powers. According to Holy Scripture and tradition, he has interceded for humanity multiple times and continues to serve as the Defender of the Faith. St Michael is most often invoked for protection from invasion by enemies and from civil war, and for the defeat of adversaries on the field of battle. The name Michael means "like unto God" or "Who is like unto God?" The Lord appointed the Holy Archangel Michael, the faithful servitor of God, as Chief Commander. He cast down from Heaven the arrogantly proud Lucifer and the other fallen spirits when they rebelled against God. Michael summoned the ranks of angels and cried out, "Let us attend! Let us stand aright ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Through him the power of the Lord was made manifest, annihilating the Egyptians and Pharaoh who were in pursuit of the Israelites. The Archangel Michael defended Israel in all its misfortunes. He appeared to Joshua, Son of Navi, and revealed the will of the Lord at the taking of Jericho (Josh 5:13–16). The power of the great Chief Commander of God was manifest in the annihilation of the 185 thousand soldiers of the Assyrian emperor Sennacherib (4/2 Kings 19:35); also in the smiting of the impious leader Heliodorus (2 Macc. 3: 24–26); and in the protection of the Three Holy Youths: Ananias, Azarias and Misail, thrown into the fiery furnace for their refusal to worship an idol (Dan 3:22–25). Through the will of God, the Chief Commander Michael transported the Prophet Habbakuk , from Judea to Babylon, to give food to Daniel in the lions' den (Dan. 14:33–37). The Archangel Michael disputed with the devil over the body of the holy Prophet Moses (Jude 1:9). The holy Archangel Michael showed his power when he miraculously saved a young man, cast into the sea by robbers with a stone about his neck on the shores of Mt Athos. This story is found in the Athonite Paterikon, and in the Life of St Neophytus of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 35. Archangel Uriel Message Happy Thursday, November 3, 2016 evening everyone, and thank you for participating in today's Free Reading, a special appreciation for Sharing and Liking; more people are being helped as the result. Here is today's message relating to your experience: Card #1 ~Archangel Uriel~ 'You Know What to Do' "Trust your inner knowledge, and act upon it without delay" Choosing this card is an indication that you are far wiser than you realize. Your Higher Self has already given you the answers that you seek. Trust and embrace this knowledge. If you are not sure or doubtful, ask Uriel to give you clear signs to validate your thoughts and ideas. You can also ask for help in taking decisions about your next step and putting your ideas into action. Be willing... ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Look past the illusion, and see underlying order." A win–win situation is at hand, one that will benefit everyone involved. It is time to trust that the Angels and Heaven are working for the highest good of all. Have faith in the process and know that you are always looked after. Do you think negatively towards your future? Use some positive affirmations, be optimistic; the glass is half full. You are so powerful that you can speed this up with positives thoughts. Raguel, has pale blue energy representing fairness and faith in all. For the #3, today recognise your higher ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 36. Watchtowers Research Paper Wikipedia lists all the different things that are considered 'Watchers', 'Watchtowers', or 'Guardians'. Wikipedia goes on to break down the Watchtowers into different pantheons and even to their coordinating colors. In Richard Cavendish's book, The Powers of Evil5, he listed the Watchers as the fallen angels that magicians call forth in ceremonial magic. He mentions that the Watchers were so named because they were stars, the 'eyes of night'. According to Minnie Eerin in the Student Resources Library1, The Watchtowers are the homes of the Elementals. The elements as in water, air, fire and earth. However, the Watchtowers can also be considered the four quarters such as north, south, east and west2. And according to E.A. Koetting3, the Watchtowers can also be called by their angelic administrators. These are all great things to be when you are trying to create or use a spell, ritual and a number of other magical workings. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The Watchers, or Watchtowers are evoked to watch over and guard and witness the rites performed in witchcraft. In some traditions, the Watchers or Watchtowers are the elements, water, air, fire and earth. Each of these elements have their own specific calling for these rites, but they usually are all called or evoked. Each of these elements are matched up with the four quarters as well as their ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 37. Archangel Michael Book 12 Previously in Book 11, The Archangel Michael was essentially prophesizing some of the major events that have happened in the past and are discussed in the Bible. Book 12 begins as a continuation of this foretelling. It discusses the people behaved doing as God wanted for a while after the "judgment past", but then a man with a "proud and ambitious" heart came along and started to mess things up. After the earth became much corrupted and the story of Noah and the ark is presented. Following it leads into the story of Pharaoh and Moses. Milton discusses the punishing of him and his followers most accurately, including the locust, blood in the rivers, famine, and other things, which of course lead into the parting of the Red Sea being discussed. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 38. Archangel Lucifers Fall As humanity passed through the veil of reality the archangel Lucifer began to rebel. The angel Beelzebub whose main fault was his need to collect as much power as he could joined the archangel's rebellion along with Astaroth forming a trinity of darkness and villainy. In the end their plan came crashing down around them, and they were thrown out of Heaven. Lucifer along with his minions were thrown into an inescapable void, but their constantly growing hate caused the kingdom that would be known has Hell to fill the void. The fallen angels' combined power allowed them to speak with mankind causing humans to drown in a sea of pure evil. After centuries of being imprisoned Beelzebub possessed a mortal man whose body he used to construct seven ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The two humans Samuel and Catherine Jacobson were two simple farmers that they knew no one would miss. The men brought Samuel and Catherine into a nearby forest where they tied the two to large wooden stakes that they hammered into the ground. With that done the men dipped a crude paintbrush into a bowl filled with blood that they had collected from newborn children. One of the men used the paintbrush to draw a circle around the two stakes then he drew eight arrows that went from the middle of the circle to the outside of the shape. The man put the paintbrush back in the clay bowl, and they all turned their gaze to Samuel and Catherine who are both unconscious. Two men pick up two pots filled with water and throw it on Samuel and Catherine who immediately awaken and let out bloodcurdling screams. Two yellow colored strips of cloth are tied around their mouths to prevent them from screaming. They watch as one of the men pulls a silver dagger out of his belt and dips it in the bowl of blood. The man walks over to his captives and uses the dagger to make a cut in Samuel's left hand and Catherine's right ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 39. Research Paper On St Michael The Archangel Charging Up some Archangel Michael candles at theconjuredsaint.com :) St. Michael the Archangel Though technically speaking Archangel Michael is not a Saint, sometimes this entity is venerated as one. In Hoodoo, he is petitioned to protect and shield from abusive people, harmful magick and demons, and their snares and trickery. In Santeria and sometimes ( by certain practitioners ) in New Orleans vodoun he is syncretized with Ogun, and sometimes with Legba as well. The day of the weak associated with St. Michael is Sunday, so it's clear that his planetary rulership is over the Sun. The Hebrew name translates to "brilliant one" or "one who is brilliant" and the Archangel plays important role in Abrahamic religions and Kabala , otherwise ( in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 40. The Merode Altarpiece By Robert Campin Robert Campin was one of the earliest masters of Flemish painting and is also considered to be one of the founders of the realistic style of oil painting in the Netherlands. His most famous painting is The Merode Altarpiece; it is oil on wood and is believed to have been made from 1427–1432. Campin had help on the Merode Altarpiece from Rogier van de Weyden and Jacques Daret. The Merode Altarpiece is also known as the Annunciation, which is when the archangel Gabriel came to tell Mary that she would be the mother of Jesus. What really captured my attention about this painting is the way in which it portrays three different scenes, yet manages to connect them all together. Campin made each of these scenes very detailed, and each scene has ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 41. The Reign Of The Byzantine Empire Throughout the reign of the Byzantine Empire, sculpting and architecture were the pinnacle of ancient Byzantine art; leaving a vast collection of masterpieces for later cultures to admire, and even adopt their majestic styles and techniques. A focal period during the lifespan of the Byzantine Empire was the reign of Justinian the Great (527–565 A.D.), which is also referred to as the Golden Age. It is during this time that architecture and sculpture begin to flourish, along with other mediums of art such as mosaics, murals, and illuminative manuscripts. Very many religious works of art were created during this time as well, however very few survived the onset of the iconoclast uproar in 726. One work of art that managed to remain unharmed by Islamic efforts to destroy religious images is Archangel Michael, an ivory diptych from the early sixth century. The artist of this sculpture is unknown; however it is presumed that it was created in the court workshop in Constantinople. Artists were usually servants to the court and created many pieces of art including byzantine crosses, and illuminative manuscripts. The diptych consists of two carved panels, usually made of wood or ivory, that are hinged together in efforts to create a book–like appearance. With roots stemming back to the ancient Roman Empire, the diptych was used as a political as well as an informative device. Upon being elected to the post of consul, Roman politicians would send these carvings to very close ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...