This document discusses angels and their presence in the 20th century across various media. It begins by defining angels as celestial beings or spirits that act as messengers between God and humanity. It then discusses how angels have been depicted in various religions and how their portrayal evolved in art from the 4th century onward. It notes how angels have been frequent subjects in books, songs, movies and other media in the 20th century. It provides examples of angel depictions in films from the 1950s and 1990s. Finally, it discusses some purported sightings of angels and how the author believes in angels based on two personal experiences.
The document discusses the symbolism and history of the Ankh symbol in ancient Egyptian and Christian religions. It was used to represent both physical and eternal life. It was associated with Isis and Osiris and seen as the key to eternal life after death. The Ankh was an important symbol that remained prominent from ancient Egyptian times through the Christian era as a representation of God and the resurrection of Christ. It was closely tied to concepts of the afterlife and eternal existence of the soul.
This document provides background information on Freemasonic symbolism and its origins according to Masonic manuscripts and constitutions. It discusses theories that stonemasonry existed before the Great Flood and was used in the construction of the Tower of Babel. The document then examines the origins of the liberal arts and sciences according to a 1701 Masonic constitution, and discusses how these were written on two pillars of stone before the flood. It explores connections between Masonic symbolism and figures from ancient myths like Enoch and theories about the preservation of knowledge before the Deluge. The document also looks at the Dionysiac Architects fraternity and their role in spreading architectural styles and secrets across the ancient world.
St. Albert the Great was a 13th century German Dominican friar, bishop, and Doctor of the Church. He was a dedicated student and teacher who studied and wrote extensively on Aristotle and natural science. He taught St. Thomas Aquinas and worked to develop a balanced, philosophically grounded approach to Aristotle that was accepted by the Catholic Church.
The document discusses Egyptian hieroglyphs and mythology as symbols of esoteric wisdom and theosophical teachings. It analyzes the Egyptian gods Ra, Osiris, and Isis as representing different planes and principles. Ra symbolizes the highest self or Paramatman. Osiris represents manifestation on the atmic plane and the lower planes. Isis corresponds to the buddhi principle and was the vehicle of Osiris. Thoth symbolizes the divine mind and manasic plane. The Egyptian pantheon, myths, and symbols are interpreted as encodings of spiritual and philosophical concepts.
The Great Chain of Being was a philosophy popular during Shakespeare's time that viewed all things in the universe as being linked in a hierarchical order. At the top were God and angels, followed by humans in descending order of social status, then animals, plants, and minerals. Each link had its own inner hierarchy. The human hierarchy placed the monarch at the top as closest to God, and serfs at the bottom. Shakespeare explored the themes of this philosophy, such as the chaos that results from disrupting the proper order, as when a king loses power or status is not maintained.
The document discusses the symbolism and history of the Ankh symbol in ancient Egyptian and Christian religions. It was used to represent both physical and eternal life. It was associated with Isis and Osiris and seen as the key to eternal life after death. The Ankh was an important symbol that remained prominent from ancient Egyptian times through the Christian era as a representation of God and the resurrection of Christ. It was closely tied to concepts of the afterlife and eternal existence of the soul.
This document provides background information on Freemasonic symbolism and its origins according to Masonic manuscripts and constitutions. It discusses theories that stonemasonry existed before the Great Flood and was used in the construction of the Tower of Babel. The document then examines the origins of the liberal arts and sciences according to a 1701 Masonic constitution, and discusses how these were written on two pillars of stone before the flood. It explores connections between Masonic symbolism and figures from ancient myths like Enoch and theories about the preservation of knowledge before the Deluge. The document also looks at the Dionysiac Architects fraternity and their role in spreading architectural styles and secrets across the ancient world.
St. Albert the Great was a 13th century German Dominican friar, bishop, and Doctor of the Church. He was a dedicated student and teacher who studied and wrote extensively on Aristotle and natural science. He taught St. Thomas Aquinas and worked to develop a balanced, philosophically grounded approach to Aristotle that was accepted by the Catholic Church.
The document discusses Egyptian hieroglyphs and mythology as symbols of esoteric wisdom and theosophical teachings. It analyzes the Egyptian gods Ra, Osiris, and Isis as representing different planes and principles. Ra symbolizes the highest self or Paramatman. Osiris represents manifestation on the atmic plane and the lower planes. Isis corresponds to the buddhi principle and was the vehicle of Osiris. Thoth symbolizes the divine mind and manasic plane. The Egyptian pantheon, myths, and symbols are interpreted as encodings of spiritual and philosophical concepts.
The Great Chain of Being was a philosophy popular during Shakespeare's time that viewed all things in the universe as being linked in a hierarchical order. At the top were God and angels, followed by humans in descending order of social status, then animals, plants, and minerals. Each link had its own inner hierarchy. The human hierarchy placed the monarch at the top as closest to God, and serfs at the bottom. Shakespeare explored the themes of this philosophy, such as the chaos that results from disrupting the proper order, as when a king loses power or status is not maintained.
The Blueprint for Black Sovereignty by Bro. Reggieafricaonline1
The City is the Governmental Idea that controls Black Citizenship or not. The Road not taken is to completely by the power of Black Organization to completely control Cities. It is in the City where our Inalienable Rights and Pursuit of Happiness lays. It is the City that controls every aspect of Black Life.
This document discusses divine male and female characteristics in world mythology. It begins by examining evidence for a hypothesized ancient "Great Goddess" figure based on prehistoric artifacts. It then analyzes how modern archetypal psychology has mapped female archetypes like Athena, Artemis, and Aphrodite onto Greek goddesses. Finally, it categorizes male gods based on their roles as fathers/sons, kings/judges, saviors/sages, tricksters/shamans, and underworld lords. The document thus provides a comparative analysis of gendered divine roles and characters across ancient myths and contemporary interpretation.
Medieval philosophy focused on questions of faith and religion. Faith was considered personal and internal, while religion was seen as external and subject to change. Major medieval philosophers included St. Augustine, who said humans are restless until finding God, and St. Thomas Aquinas, who greatly expanded the scope of reason. Aquinas proved God's existence through five ways, including the argument from motion that an unmoved mover was needed to first put things in motion.
This document discusses creation myths from various world cultures. It begins by explaining that creation myths typically involve an eternal being bringing order from chaos, such as a primordial sea. The document then examines different typologies of creation myths, such as ex nihilo creation (creation from thought), earth diver myths (where a deity brings up mud from the sea), and emergence myths (where a people emerge from an underground world). Overall, the document analyzes creation myths from a comparative perspective to understand shared patterns in how cultures explain cosmological origins.
1) The document provides an overview of Greek and Roman mythology, describing several major gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and Aphrodite.
2) It then discusses the life of Jesus in chronological order from his incarnation and childhood through his public ministry and passion, highlighting key events like the nativity, crucifixion, and resurrection.
3) Various works of religious art depicting scenes from the lives of the gods and from Jesus' life are presented and described.
The document traces the development of mystical traditions from the Eleusinian Mysteries through various philosophical and religious movements. It discusses how the Mysteries influenced Plato's philosophy and how Neoplatonic thinkers like Plotinus further developed mystical concepts. Gnostics in Alexandria blended Greek, Egyptian, Hebrew and Christian ideas and terminology related to insight into divinity. Plotinus emphasized simplicity and the yearning for oneness with the divine Good or One. Pseudo-Dionysius synthesized Christian and Neoplatonic thought, describing hierarchies of angels and the ascent of the soul.
The document discusses pagan traditions surrounding the winter solstice and the birth of the sun god on December 25th. It notes that many Christian traditions regarding Christmas and other holidays have roots in earlier pagan solar festivals. It also discusses mystical beliefs about there being three suns: a spiritual sun, soular sun, and material sun, which relate to different aspects of the human experience and soul. The document explores ancient analogies between the solar system and the human body or soul.
Hermes Trismegistus was a legendary Egyptian sage from around 2670 BC who is considered one of the greatest men of all time. He was known as "Thrice Great" and was said to have written many books on theology, philosophy, and medicine that have been lost. The writings and teachings attributed to Hermes, known as Hermetic philosophy, were studied by great Greek philosophers and influenced many ancient mysteries. The core principles of Hermetic philosophy that have endured include the concepts of mentalism, correspondence, vibration, polarity, rhythm, cause and effect, and gender. Studying Hermes' esoteric teachings requires careful analysis to understand their mystical nature and influence on spiritual traditions.
Pagan Origin of Partialist Doctrines, Free eBookChuck Thompson
Pagan Origin of Partialist Doctrines. http://www.gloucestercounty-va.com An interesting old history book about Pagan doctrine. Visit us for unusual content not seen in most places.
The document discusses the difference between religious experience prior to organized religion compared to organized religion. In ancient times, religious experience came through participatory mystery traditions and gnosis, or personal realization, rather than hearing doctrines. Over time, religious experiences became codified into organized systems of beliefs through the consolidation of scriptures and the rise of official Christianity to help unify the Roman Empire politically.
The document discusses medieval and Renaissance philosophy. It provides questions about key philosophers and their ideas during these time periods. Some of the philosophers and concepts mentioned include Augustine of Hippo, Anselm of Canterbury, Thomas Aquinas, the geocentric model of the universe, the heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus, and Galileo Galilei's legend of uttering "And yet it moves" after recanting his theory.
This document discusses ancient Greek mythology and rituals related to deities like Hades, Persephone, Demeter, and Hecate. It describes myths involving the abduction of Persephone by Hades and the rituals of the Thesmophoria festival that were based on these myths. The rituals included enactments of Persephone's abduction and fasting to symbolize her return. It suggests biblical passages may reference these rituals and myths, portraying them as demonic. The document also discusses the Titan Hecate and her connections to the underworld, earth, and gates or portals between realms that intelligent spiritual forces may be able to pass through with invitation.
The document discusses the feminine principle and its importance in evolution. It makes three main points: (1) human experience is not limited to the physical body, (2) planetary and galactic forces influence human consciousness, and (3) there are two models of human development that result in different energies. It argues that realizing the grandeur of woman's creative force can help create a new world through knowledge and independent strength. Women should embrace their dignity and share responsibility for the common good.
Freemasonry 073 the kabala and freemasonary(worrel)ColinJxxx
The document provides a brief overview of the history and origins of Kabbalah, beginning with early Jewish mysticism practices focused on visions of God. It discusses the emergence of Kabbalah texts in 12th century Provence and their spread through Europe. As Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492, Christian scholars like Pico della Mirandola incorporated Kabbalah concepts into Renaissance philosophy, hoping it could confirm Christianity. The document traces the influence of Kabbalah on subsequent Christian thinkers.
Xenophanes of Colophon was a 6th-5th century BC Greek poet and philosopher who traveled extensively. He criticized the common practice of anthropomorphism in religion, believing gods should not be ascribed human qualities. Xenophanes was an early proponent of monotheism or pantheism. He made contributions to natural philosophy by proposing clouds and water as fundamental elements and natural phenomena having rational explanations rather than divine origins. Xenophanes was also a skeptic of the possibility of certain knowledge about gods or the natural world.
The document summarizes the biblical prophecy of the two beasts in Revelation 13. It describes how the first beast, representing the papal power, was wounded in 1798 but revived. The second beast then arose representing the United States, which came into existence due to persecutions from the first beast in Europe. Over time, the second beast gains power and influence, deceiving people through signs and wonders to worship the first beast. The document analyzes various aspects of the prophecy and provides historical context to support the identification of the United States as the second beast.
The document provides information about key events and figures from the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods in Europe. It discusses how Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire in 380 AD. It then profiles influential Christian thinkers like St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas and their works. The document also contrasts the Italian and Northern Renaissance, and profiles major Renaissance figures including Da Vinci, Galileo, Newton, and their scientific and artistic contributions. It concludes with a brief overview of the Protestant Reformation led by Martin Luther.
Archetypes And Creation Myth Of Different Countries (Sunwoo Park)swp91
This document discusses Carl Jung's concept of the collective unconscious and archetypes. It provides examples of creation myths from different cultures that feature the archetype of God or a creator figure, showing how this universal theme exists across societies. The document argues that the presence of the creator archetype in diverse myths provides evidence for Jung's theory of a collective unconscious, suggesting connections between myth and his concept.
The document summarizes several important gods in Egyptian mythology:
- Amun was originally the god of wind who later merged with Ra to become Amun-Ra, the supreme god of Egypt whose main temple was in Thebes.
- Horus was the son of Osiris and Isis who avenged his father's death at the hands of Seth and became king of Egypt.
- Isis was the wife and sister of Osiris who reconstructed Osiris' body after he was killed by Seth and became protector of the pharaoh.
- Ma'at was the goddess of truth and justice who presided over trials and ensured order through her marriage to Ra.
Angels And Humans Boundaries And SynergiesJeff Nelson
The document provides an overview of angelology in the Dead Sea Scrolls. It discusses the nature and appearance of angels, noting they were believed to have human-like forms but were eternal beings that could move between heaven and earth. It outlines the hierarchy of angels in the scrolls, including archangels like Michael, Gabriel, Sariel, and Raphael. A key figure is Melchizedek, portrayed as a priestly and heavenly warrior figure. The document also discusses the roles of angels as priests serving in a heavenly temple and their relationship to natural phenomena and humanity.
The Blueprint for Black Sovereignty by Bro. Reggieafricaonline1
The City is the Governmental Idea that controls Black Citizenship or not. The Road not taken is to completely by the power of Black Organization to completely control Cities. It is in the City where our Inalienable Rights and Pursuit of Happiness lays. It is the City that controls every aspect of Black Life.
This document discusses divine male and female characteristics in world mythology. It begins by examining evidence for a hypothesized ancient "Great Goddess" figure based on prehistoric artifacts. It then analyzes how modern archetypal psychology has mapped female archetypes like Athena, Artemis, and Aphrodite onto Greek goddesses. Finally, it categorizes male gods based on their roles as fathers/sons, kings/judges, saviors/sages, tricksters/shamans, and underworld lords. The document thus provides a comparative analysis of gendered divine roles and characters across ancient myths and contemporary interpretation.
Medieval philosophy focused on questions of faith and religion. Faith was considered personal and internal, while religion was seen as external and subject to change. Major medieval philosophers included St. Augustine, who said humans are restless until finding God, and St. Thomas Aquinas, who greatly expanded the scope of reason. Aquinas proved God's existence through five ways, including the argument from motion that an unmoved mover was needed to first put things in motion.
This document discusses creation myths from various world cultures. It begins by explaining that creation myths typically involve an eternal being bringing order from chaos, such as a primordial sea. The document then examines different typologies of creation myths, such as ex nihilo creation (creation from thought), earth diver myths (where a deity brings up mud from the sea), and emergence myths (where a people emerge from an underground world). Overall, the document analyzes creation myths from a comparative perspective to understand shared patterns in how cultures explain cosmological origins.
1) The document provides an overview of Greek and Roman mythology, describing several major gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and Aphrodite.
2) It then discusses the life of Jesus in chronological order from his incarnation and childhood through his public ministry and passion, highlighting key events like the nativity, crucifixion, and resurrection.
3) Various works of religious art depicting scenes from the lives of the gods and from Jesus' life are presented and described.
The document traces the development of mystical traditions from the Eleusinian Mysteries through various philosophical and religious movements. It discusses how the Mysteries influenced Plato's philosophy and how Neoplatonic thinkers like Plotinus further developed mystical concepts. Gnostics in Alexandria blended Greek, Egyptian, Hebrew and Christian ideas and terminology related to insight into divinity. Plotinus emphasized simplicity and the yearning for oneness with the divine Good or One. Pseudo-Dionysius synthesized Christian and Neoplatonic thought, describing hierarchies of angels and the ascent of the soul.
The document discusses pagan traditions surrounding the winter solstice and the birth of the sun god on December 25th. It notes that many Christian traditions regarding Christmas and other holidays have roots in earlier pagan solar festivals. It also discusses mystical beliefs about there being three suns: a spiritual sun, soular sun, and material sun, which relate to different aspects of the human experience and soul. The document explores ancient analogies between the solar system and the human body or soul.
Hermes Trismegistus was a legendary Egyptian sage from around 2670 BC who is considered one of the greatest men of all time. He was known as "Thrice Great" and was said to have written many books on theology, philosophy, and medicine that have been lost. The writings and teachings attributed to Hermes, known as Hermetic philosophy, were studied by great Greek philosophers and influenced many ancient mysteries. The core principles of Hermetic philosophy that have endured include the concepts of mentalism, correspondence, vibration, polarity, rhythm, cause and effect, and gender. Studying Hermes' esoteric teachings requires careful analysis to understand their mystical nature and influence on spiritual traditions.
Pagan Origin of Partialist Doctrines, Free eBookChuck Thompson
Pagan Origin of Partialist Doctrines. http://www.gloucestercounty-va.com An interesting old history book about Pagan doctrine. Visit us for unusual content not seen in most places.
The document discusses the difference between religious experience prior to organized religion compared to organized religion. In ancient times, religious experience came through participatory mystery traditions and gnosis, or personal realization, rather than hearing doctrines. Over time, religious experiences became codified into organized systems of beliefs through the consolidation of scriptures and the rise of official Christianity to help unify the Roman Empire politically.
The document discusses medieval and Renaissance philosophy. It provides questions about key philosophers and their ideas during these time periods. Some of the philosophers and concepts mentioned include Augustine of Hippo, Anselm of Canterbury, Thomas Aquinas, the geocentric model of the universe, the heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus, and Galileo Galilei's legend of uttering "And yet it moves" after recanting his theory.
This document discusses ancient Greek mythology and rituals related to deities like Hades, Persephone, Demeter, and Hecate. It describes myths involving the abduction of Persephone by Hades and the rituals of the Thesmophoria festival that were based on these myths. The rituals included enactments of Persephone's abduction and fasting to symbolize her return. It suggests biblical passages may reference these rituals and myths, portraying them as demonic. The document also discusses the Titan Hecate and her connections to the underworld, earth, and gates or portals between realms that intelligent spiritual forces may be able to pass through with invitation.
The document discusses the feminine principle and its importance in evolution. It makes three main points: (1) human experience is not limited to the physical body, (2) planetary and galactic forces influence human consciousness, and (3) there are two models of human development that result in different energies. It argues that realizing the grandeur of woman's creative force can help create a new world through knowledge and independent strength. Women should embrace their dignity and share responsibility for the common good.
Freemasonry 073 the kabala and freemasonary(worrel)ColinJxxx
The document provides a brief overview of the history and origins of Kabbalah, beginning with early Jewish mysticism practices focused on visions of God. It discusses the emergence of Kabbalah texts in 12th century Provence and their spread through Europe. As Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492, Christian scholars like Pico della Mirandola incorporated Kabbalah concepts into Renaissance philosophy, hoping it could confirm Christianity. The document traces the influence of Kabbalah on subsequent Christian thinkers.
Xenophanes of Colophon was a 6th-5th century BC Greek poet and philosopher who traveled extensively. He criticized the common practice of anthropomorphism in religion, believing gods should not be ascribed human qualities. Xenophanes was an early proponent of monotheism or pantheism. He made contributions to natural philosophy by proposing clouds and water as fundamental elements and natural phenomena having rational explanations rather than divine origins. Xenophanes was also a skeptic of the possibility of certain knowledge about gods or the natural world.
The document summarizes the biblical prophecy of the two beasts in Revelation 13. It describes how the first beast, representing the papal power, was wounded in 1798 but revived. The second beast then arose representing the United States, which came into existence due to persecutions from the first beast in Europe. Over time, the second beast gains power and influence, deceiving people through signs and wonders to worship the first beast. The document analyzes various aspects of the prophecy and provides historical context to support the identification of the United States as the second beast.
The document provides information about key events and figures from the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods in Europe. It discusses how Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire in 380 AD. It then profiles influential Christian thinkers like St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas and their works. The document also contrasts the Italian and Northern Renaissance, and profiles major Renaissance figures including Da Vinci, Galileo, Newton, and their scientific and artistic contributions. It concludes with a brief overview of the Protestant Reformation led by Martin Luther.
Archetypes And Creation Myth Of Different Countries (Sunwoo Park)swp91
This document discusses Carl Jung's concept of the collective unconscious and archetypes. It provides examples of creation myths from different cultures that feature the archetype of God or a creator figure, showing how this universal theme exists across societies. The document argues that the presence of the creator archetype in diverse myths provides evidence for Jung's theory of a collective unconscious, suggesting connections between myth and his concept.
The document summarizes several important gods in Egyptian mythology:
- Amun was originally the god of wind who later merged with Ra to become Amun-Ra, the supreme god of Egypt whose main temple was in Thebes.
- Horus was the son of Osiris and Isis who avenged his father's death at the hands of Seth and became king of Egypt.
- Isis was the wife and sister of Osiris who reconstructed Osiris' body after he was killed by Seth and became protector of the pharaoh.
- Ma'at was the goddess of truth and justice who presided over trials and ensured order through her marriage to Ra.
Angels And Humans Boundaries And SynergiesJeff Nelson
The document provides an overview of angelology in the Dead Sea Scrolls. It discusses the nature and appearance of angels, noting they were believed to have human-like forms but were eternal beings that could move between heaven and earth. It outlines the hierarchy of angels in the scrolls, including archangels like Michael, Gabriel, Sariel, and Raphael. A key figure is Melchizedek, portrayed as a priestly and heavenly warrior figure. The document also discusses the roles of angels as priests serving in a heavenly temple and their relationship to natural phenomena and humanity.
Reimagination of Greek Mythology in Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olym...ijtsrd
This study aims to illustrate the significance of Greek mythology in this modern world and how it is reimagined by the American author Rick Riordan in his pentalogy, Percy Jackson, and The Olympian Series. In his novels, Riordan portrays the Greek gods centered in the focal point of the modern civilization, guiding the modern man in all his endeavors. He presents to us an out of the ordinary scenario, where the Greek myths are embedded in the core of modern American society and how the pop culture and modernity is mixed with the archaic myths of Greece. Hrithuparna. T "Reimagination of Greek Mythology in Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians Serie" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-4 , June 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.compapers/ijtsrd42322.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.comhumanities-and-the-arts/english/42322/reimagination-of-greek-mythology-in-rick-riordan’s-percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-serie/hrithuparna-t
This document provides background information on angels from various religious texts and traditions. It discusses that in Christianity and Judaism, there are believed to be good angels like Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, as well as fallen angels that followed Lucifer. The Divine Principle teaches that 1/3 of all angels fell with Lucifer. The document also discusses references to angels in the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Divine Principle. It provides over 90 quotes from the Divine Principle about angels, such as that they were created before humans, Lucifer was an archangel who fell, and that humans were meant to dominate over angels.
“The Myth of the Fallen Angel. Its Theosophy in Scandinavian, English, and French Literature”, Nonfictional Romantic Prose. Expanding Borders, Steven P. Sondrup & Virgil Nemoianu (eds.), Ámsterdam/Filadelfia (PA), John Benjamins, 2004, pp. 433-457. ISBN: 90-272-3451-5. DOI: 10.1075/chlel.xviii.34los.
This document provides an overview of mythology and folklore. It defines key terms like myth, fairy tale, folklore, and legend. It describes the main types and sources of myths. The great themes in mythology are outlined, including creation, gods/goddesses, heroes, monsters, animals, the underworld, journeys, the afterlife, and destroyed worlds. An overview is given of the mythologies of different world regions and cultures. Finally, the major Greek and Roman gods are defined.
Angels are spiritual beings that act as intermediaries between God and the world. They are organized in hierarchies with different ranks and roles. The highest ranks are Seraphim, Cherubim, and Thrones, who are in the direct presence of God. Lower ranks include Dominions, Virtues, and Powers, who have leadership and administrative roles. Principalities care for nations and places. Archangels bring God's messages and will to humanity. Angels are the lowest rank and interact most with humans, serving as guardians and messengers.
This document discusses angels based on information from the Bible, Divine Principle, and other sources. It provides background on the concept of angels, mentioning that around 1/3 of angels fell with Lucifer. Key points from the Divine Principle are that angels were created before humans as spiritual beings to serve God, around 1/3 fell with Lucifer which brought sin into the world, and Jesus needed 3 disciples to restore the 3 children Adam lost and establish the position of the True Parents.
The seven rays represent seven attributes of God that are brought to Earth by archangels and their female counterparts, the archeiai. Each ray corresponds to a color of the rainbow and a different quality: blue for power, yellow for wisdom, pink for love, white for purity, green for healing, purple and gold for service, and violet for forgiveness. These rays are said to influence human development and help people understand their life purpose. Angels are believed to spread God's message of love through the qualities of the seven rays.
The document discusses competing views on the origin of ancient gods:
1) The New Age view claims gods originated from ancient encounters with extraterrestrial beings, who were considered gods and whose experiments and visits were recorded mythologically.
2) A Christian analysis questions whether biblical accounts like Genesis 6 actually describe reproductive experiments by aliens, or something more sinister.
3) Thousands of years ago, heavenly beings visited Earth and engaged in sexual experiments, producing giant offspring, until God judged them, though similar activity seems to have resumed in modern UFO encounters. The origins and intentions of these beings remains uncertain and disturbing.
This document discusses how ancient Mesopotamian religions were created through literature and storytelling. It describes how the Sumerians invented writing and used it to develop the first epics, myths, and religious texts that imagined gods, creation stories, and the afterlife. These literary works populated the world with divine characters and established concepts like heaven, hell, rituals, and the idea of the king as a shepherd to the people. Over time, some of the figures and ideas from Mesopotamian religions were adapted or evolved into the Abrahamic faiths through a process of literary influence and invention. Overall, the document argues that ancient Mesopotamian cultures were the first to develop organized religion and many core
1) The document discusses theories that ancient civilizations recorded encounters with ultraterrestrial beings referred to as "gods" or "Watchers" who descended from openings in the sky, earth, and sea.
2) It provides accounts from Apollo 11 astronauts and NASA officials of strange lights and spacecraft seen on the moon, though these encounters were covered up.
3) The document explores the idea that similarities between creation stories in ancient mythologies could stem from a single, original divine revelation to humanity that became distorted over time.
Brother Richard Maidwell gave a presentation on sacred images and icons. He believes icons are more than religious art and are a source of grace and enlightenment. Icons allow us to access our spiritual nature and express ideas beyond words. Images have the power to move us. Christian icons developed over centuries based on theological and historical factors to depict religious figures and concepts. Buddhist Thangkas similarly aim to evoke spiritual experiences through strict artistic traditions and canons. Both icons and Thangkas are meant to aid worship and meditation rather than be personal expressions.
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
The Enchantment and Shadows_ Unveiling the Mysteries of Magic and Black Magic...Phoenix O
This manual will guide you through basic skills and tasks to help you get started with various aspects of Magic. Each section is designed to be easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions.
The forces involved in this witchcraft spell will re-establish the loving bond between you and help to build a strong, loving relationship from which to start anew. Despite any previous hardships or problems, the spell work will re-establish the strong bonds of friendship and love upon which the marriage and relationship originated. Have faith, these stop divorce and stop separation spells are extremely powerful and will reconnect you and your partner in a strong and harmonious relationship.
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The Book of Ruth is included in the third division, or the Writings, of the Hebrew Bible. In most Christian canons it is treated as one of the historical books and placed between Judges and 1 Samuel.
A Free eBook ~ Valuable LIFE Lessons to Learn ( 5 Sets of Presentations)...OH TEIK BIN
A free eBook comprising 5 sets of PowerPoint presentations of meaningful stories /Inspirational pieces that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
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A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
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1. The Presence of Angels
in the 20th Century
By James J. Jorgensen
April 2000
2. The Presence of Angels in the 20th Century James J. Jorgensen
Table of Contents
I – Who and what are angels?
II – How do they fit into history and the media?
III – Do angels exist in the wired media of the twentieth century?
IV – Is there any proof of angels?
V – Do I believe in angels?
VI - References
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I - Who and what are Angels? The word angel comes from the Greek word angelos,
which means messenger. I was inspired to imagine a possible comparison to Hermes, the
Greek god (On April 10, 2000, in my “Faith in the Twentieth Century” class at New York
University). He is usually depicted as the wing-footed messenger of the gods, and since
the lore of angels have had a place in the world for so long, I began to wonder if Hermes
was perhaps an angel mistakenly seen as a Greek god.
For the most part, an angel is a celestial being or spirit believed to be a messenger, agent,
or an intermediary between God and humankind. References to angels can be found in
the religious writings of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism, and even in
ancient Greek religions and those of Mesopotamia. The Bible mentions angels 294
times. Angels are frequently viewed as God’s messengers, sent to aid or to punish. They
are often assigned to individuals (as a guardian angel) or to nations. Angels have been
known to instruct, inform, and command humans as their time on Earth progressed. An
angel can function as protector, guardian, a heavenly warrior, and even as a cosmic
power. (Gonzalez-Wippler 41-42)
Psuedo-Dionysius of the sixth century developed The Celestial Hierarchy of Angels,
classifying them in the following nine ranks or choirs (from highest to lowest)
Seraphim Dominions Principalities
Cherubim Virtues Archangels
Thrones Powers Angels
Seraphim stand the closest to God. They are said to be fire-like. They are aflame with
love for God and kindle others to love him. Seraphim is the Hebrew word for flaming.
Cherubim are always radiant in the knowledge of the mysteries and in the wisdom of
God. They enlighten others with this wisdom. The name Cherubim in Hebrew means
great understanding.
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Thrones serve the justice of God, glorifying in it and pouring justice onto the thrones of
earthly judges. They help kings and masters to bring forthright judgment.
Dominions dominate over the rest of the Angels that follow behind them in importance.
They serve God unceasingly. They also teach self-control and send down power for
prudent government.
Virtues are filled with Divine strength. They perform miracles and send the graces of
miracle working to people worthy of it, in order for those persons to perform and work
miracles. They assist in the overburdened and bear the infirmities of the weakened.
Virtues strengthen a human's level and display of patience.
Powers’ principal task is to maintain order in Heaven and to restrain the fallen angels
from destroying the world. They are said to be in charge of the history of humanity and
are present during the birth and death of human beings.
Principalities have command over lower Angels, directing them to fulfill God's orders.
They manage the Universe and all it's kingdoms, guarding and protecting the leaders.
They raise persons to power and teach them how to rule for the glory of God, not for
personal glory or gain.
Archangels herald good news, reveal prophecies, knowledge, and understanding of
God's will. Archangels strengthen people in faith and enlighten the human mind. They
reveal the mysteries of devout faith. Famous Archangels include Michael, Raphael,
Gabriel, and Uriel.
Angels announce the lesser mysteries and intentions of God. Angels are the closest to
humankind and teach humans how to live righteously. Angels guard all who believe.
Angels help when asked.
(Gonzalez-Wippler 44-51)
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II - Where do these biblical beings fit into the period called the twentieth century? The
twentieth century was without a doubt one of the fastest changing, technologically
progressive periods known to man thus far. There have been some amazing
breakthroughs in medical science, astronomy, and physics. One other thing that has
changed tremendously is the media. By my own definition the media is best described as
the diverse ways in which people communicate information with one another.
Newspapers, books, magazines, and other types of printed data are some of the forms.
Still other forms include radio, television, theatre, and film. The newest form of media,
which has grown faster than all the aforementioned, is called the Internet. In the last two
decades the number of people that own a computer and access the Internet has grown
from thousands to multi-millions. All the media forms mentioned here has something in
common with a discussion about angels, angels have been constant subjects within all
these media types, but more so in the twentieth century than ever before.
Angels were seldom represented in Christian art before Constantine. The oldest fresco in
which an angel appears is the Annunciation scene (second-century) of the cemetery of St.
Priscilla. In the cemetery of Sts. Peter and Marcellinus, Wilpert discovered a third-
century painting of this same subject. In both representations the Archangel Gabriel is
depicted in human form, robed in tunic and pallium. The "Good Angel" (angelus bonus)
of the fourth-century syncretistic fresco representing the judgment of Vibia is also
depicted in human form, dressed as a sacred personage. (Appleton, Internet reference)
The winged angel has abundant scriptural references that could be revealed, and yet has
not appeared in any discovered pre-Constantinian Christian art. The possible reason is
that such figures might too readily recall certain favorite subjects of classic pagan art, like
Pegasus the winged horse of Greek mythology. Another fact worthy of note in this
regard is that angels in this first period of Christian art were never represented unless
historically necessary, as in the Annunciation scene referred to -- and not always even
then.
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In a third-century fresco of the Hebrew children in the furnace, for instance, in the
cemetery of St. Priscilla, a dove takes the place of the angel, while a fourth-century
representation of the same subject, in the coemeterium majus, substitutes the hand of God
for the heavenly messenger. A new type of angel, with wings, appears in Christian art
during the reign of Constantine. The four angels with spears on the ciborium of the
Lateran Basilica were probably of this order. This innovation was evidently suggested by
the “Victories,” and similar figures of classic art; but the danger of idolatrous suggestion
in such figures was now remote, and historic art, which gradually replaced symbolic,
demanded angels with wings.
The oldest existing examples of winged angels are seen in some bas-reliefs of Carthage
and a representation on ivory of St. Michael, both attributed to the fourth century. The
latter, part of a diptych in the British Museum, shows the Archangel Michael standing on
the upper steps of an architectonically adorned doorway, with a staff in one hand and a
globe surmounted by a cross in the other. The figure is splendidly created. From the fifth
century angels became a favorite subject in Christian art, no longer merely as figures
demanded to complete a historical scene, but very often as attendants on Our Lord and
the Blessed Virgin. The mosaic of St. Mary Major's mentioned above, as well as two
mosaics of St. Apollinare Nuovo and St. Vitale (sixth century), Ravenna, are examples of
angels in this character.
The Archangels Michael and Gabriel dressed in the military chlamys and bearing military
standards inscribed with the word Agios (holy) are represented in mosaics at St.
Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna. The Hierarchia coelestis of pseudo-Dionysius exercised
an important influence on the artistic conception of angels from the sixth century, and
prior to that time a distinction was made between different categories of the angelic host,
but now the relations of angels to God were represented in the East after the manner of
the various levels of court functionaries rendering their homage to the Emperor.
(Appleton, Internet reference)
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III – Where in our hard-wired world do angels fit in? While researching the word
angels on the Internet I found some amazing statistics. Searching for data at Amazon.com
I discovered a list of 2067 books that had the word angel in the title. Tower Records lists
at least 100 song titles with the word angel included, and an employee informed me there
were at least a thousand in the Tower Records central database.
At another site for film purchases, Reel.com, I could order at least 128 movies that had
the word angels, or angel, in the title or in the theme. To demonstrate this I have
provided a list on the next page based on this search request: Find a movie with "angels"
in the title.
This is only a partial list from one web page:
Angels and Insects (1995) Angels with Dirty Faces (1938)
Starring: Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas Starring: James Cagney, Pat O'Brien
Director: Philip Haas Director: Michael Curtiz
Angels Die Hard (1970) Almost Angels (1962)
Starring: William Smith, R.G. Armstrong Starring: Vincent Winter, Peter Weck
Director: Richard Compton Director: Steve Previn
Angels in the Endzone (1998) Band of Angels (1957)
Starring: Christopher Lloyd, Matthew Lawrence Starring: Clark Gable, Yvonne De Carlo
Director: Gary Nadeau Director: Raoul Walsh
Angels in the Outfield (1994) Charlie's Angels: Angels Under Covers (1976)
Starring: Tony Danza, Danny Glover Starring: Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson
Director: William Dear Director: John Llewellyn Moxey
Angels in the Outfield (1951) City of Angels (1998)
Starring: Paul Douglas, Janet Leigh Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meg Ryan
Director: Clarence Brown Director: Brad Silberling
Angels Over Broadway (1940) Concrete Angels (1987)
Starring: Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Rita Hayworth Starring: Joseph Dimambro, Luke McKeehan
Directors: Ben Hecht, Lee Garmes Director: Carlo Liconti
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8. One film that has always been very popular is the motion picture It's A Wonderful Life,
(which is also one of my all time favorite films). During my oral presentation (for Faith
in the Twentieth Century, NYU, on April 25, 2000), I compared and contrasted It's A
Wonderful Life with a more recent film, Angels in the Outfield. Angels in the Outfield
was a Disney remake of a film made in 1951 (see the preceding list).
The reason I compared the two movies was to demonstrate the difference of artistic and
angelic interpretation between 1953 and 1994. The main angel in “Wonderful Life” is a
simple person named Clarence. His first deed is acted out in a very human way. During
the film no special effects are required, only an open mind and some faith. Clarence
succeeds in convincing his charge that life is well worth living, and that the good fellow
has lived a life worth even more than his poor soul ever imagined. By the time the film
ends a person would have to be a statue not to feel euphoric.
Special effects are abundant with the Disney movie, Angels in the Outfield. The tale has
a sweet story line about an orphaned, young boy that prays for the Anaheim Angels
baseball team to win in order to have a family. In spite of the warmth the audience might
feel, supernatural happenings are the highlight of the film. Some giddy feelings struggle
through by films end, although the audience never gets to really know the angels.
One of the more beautiful film scenes depicting an Angel was near the end of the motion
picture entitled Date With An Angel. It is the scene when the Angel swoops down in a
burst of brilliant white light to protect her charge, a young man who is being threatened
by other characters in the film. Casting for the film must have been very competitive, for
the actress that played the angel was truly a heavenly vision.
The television series Highway To Heaven told a number of beautiful and inspiring stories
about an Angel, played by Michael Landon, doing work on Earth. A current television
series Touched By An Angel has also told a number of such stories.
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IV - Looking for proof of angels, I found some in the printed word. January 5th, 1986,
Parade Magazine, a weekly publication that is delivered to a very large number of
families every week with their Sunday newspaper, ran an article titled THE BEST AND
WORST OF EVERYTHING. The article was a review of the year 1985. Within that
article, under the heading Best International News was the following report:
Six Soviet cosmonauts said they witnessed the most awe-inspiring spectacle
ever encountered in space - a band of glowing angels with wings as big as
jumbo jets. According to Weekly World News, cosmonauts Vladimir
Solevev, Oleg Atkov and Leonid Kizim said they first saw the celestial beings
last July (July 1985), during their 155th day aboard the orbiting Salyut 7
space station.
"What we saw", they said, "were seven giant figures in the form of humans,
but with wings and mist like halos, as in the classic depiction of angels. Their
faces were round with cherubic smiles." Twelve days later, the figures
returned and were seen by three other Soviet scientists, including woman
cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya. "They were smiling", she said, "as though
they shared in a glorious secret."
(Author Unknown, 8-9)
I recall a poll that was published in TIME magazine a few years ago that showed
approximately 69 percent of people believe in Angels. 45 percent, or more, believe they
have a personal guardian angel. Descriptions of these angels included a wide range of
appearances. Some were only lights or hovering golden halos, while others described
their angels as human, half human, or even animals! Angels are said to descend upon
those who are in need of salvation (from evil or hell), or who need direction in life, in
pain or suffering physically or emotionally, or to those who need simple things such as
directions or a winning lottery ticket. Angelic encounters are sometimes life changing,
but always leave the experience spiritually, physically, emotionally revived, comforted,
and less negative.
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V –Do I believe in angels? From a personal point of view, I would have to say yes. In
order for this answer to be better understood, simply read the following:
February 1994, I was walking down a flight of concrete stairs that were covered in ice.
The entire city of New York was covered in ice. My boss was at my side when I
suddenly lost my footing, and catapulted into the air. I landed hard on my back, and all
around me was pain. When I was helped up, I looked behind me, and saw where my
head had hit. That one spot was deep with fresh snow. It had not snowed for three days.
If not for that spot of snow, I would not likely be here. Perhaps that may seem trivial.
August 1997, my wife was absolutely depressed. Her present boss was not allowing her
a chance for a promotion from the secretarial pool, and outright told her she was trapped
because of her circumstances at home (meaning me unable to work, and our toddler son).
That evening I was doing dishes and a voice clearly spoke into my ear. It said the next
day my wife will hear of a new job. The job would not be secretarial, the pay would be
in the fifty thousand dollar range, it would be located in mid-town Manhattan, and would
involve either travel or relocation to Connecticut. It also said she would have her own
office. I stopped washing the dishes and told my wife as much. She didn’t believe me.
The next day she went to her human resource department to ask for help with the
promotion. The human resource manager asked her to close the door. She told my wife
that she was leaving the firm, and that she needed a capable Human Resources
Coordinator at her new company.
She described the job as not being secretarial in nature, the base salary would be above
fifty thousand dollars per year, the New York office was in mid-town Manhattan, but the
main office was in Wilton, Connecticut, which meant the new Coordinator would either
have to travel to and from or eventually relocate there. She offered my wife the job right
there on the spot. When she came home my wife said she did fall out of the chair, and
she took the job. When she started two weeks later, she arrived on her first day to find
she had her own office, with a window.
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April 1998, I was waiting for the F train to arrive at my Carroll Gardens stop in
Brooklyn, New York. I was on my way to New York University to attend a math class.
On the same train platform as myself were a few other people. I took note of none of
them. I boarded the train, and as I was sitting and reading my algebra textbook, I heard a
male voice say clearly “Tell them Joe/John is alright”. I looked around me. No other
person was near enough to have spoken to me. My head began to hurt. I put my nose
and eyes back into the book.
Again the male voice spoke up, clearer this time. “You have to tell them I am okay”, and
he sounded urgent. I closed my textbook. My head was hurting and I thought to myself
that I needed a CT scan. The voice spoke again, more forcefully, “If you don’t tell them
I’m okay, I’ll make your head hurt worse than this.” Suddenly my head hurt more. I
looked to my left and saw two young women that had boarded the train at the same
station I did. I knew the voice was referring to them, and I am not sure why I knew that.
I approached them, my head pounding. I could see one of them had been crying. She
looked downright desperate. I smiled awkwardly and excused myself for bothering them.
I explained that strange things have happened in my life, but nothing quite like this. I
asked them if they knew of a Joe or John. I had heard the J sound very clearly. They
asked me why I wanted to know, so I told them that Joe/John was in my head. He was
going to make my head hurt worse if I didn’t tell them that he was okay. The desperate
looking woman burst into tears.
I felt so badly. Then she smiled, and her companion took my hand. I sad I was sorry,
and they cut me off. The companion hugged her friend and explained to me that they had
just come from her cousin Joe’s funeral. The crying woman and Joe had been best
friends all their lives. The train pulled into the next station, and I exited. My head was
blasting. I turned to watch the train leave and saw the girl drying her tears. She smiled at
me and mouthed the words “thank you”. As her lips moved I heard the male voice say
those same words, and just like that my head pain stopped.
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VI - References:
Gonzalez-Wippler, Migene, Return of the Angels
(St. Paul, Minnesota, Llewellyn Publications, 1999)
Davidson, Gustav, A Dictionary of Angels
(New York, NY, The Free Press, a division of Simon & Schuster, 1967)
Fearheiley, Don Angels Among Us
(New York, NY, Avon Books, a division of The Hearst Corporation, 1993)
Anderson, Joan Wester, Where Angels Walk,
(New York, NY, Ballantine Books, 1992)
Appleton, Robert, and Knight, Ken, The Catholic Encyclopedia
(www.newadvent.org/cathen/01485a.htm), Online copyright 1999,
Author Unknown, Russian Astronauts Article
(New York, NY, Parade Magazine, 1986)
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