In this study, Aleksander Michalak focuses mainly on the association of angelic beings with warfare in the Jewish literary sources. The author has examined the various depictions of the warrior angels in the literature of the Second Temple period with reference to the roots of such representations, their popularity, and various theological implications. He focuses specifically on Michael, Gabriel, and the numerous anonymous belligerent angelic figures that appear in the biblical and apocryphal texts. Imagery of angelic military activity has been researched within the context of the individual primary sources but taking into account the broader angelological background. The literary concepts explored by the author include expectations of angelic participation in an eschatological war along with their role in this conflict, associations of angelic warriors with certain Jewish heroes, angelic protection of the walls of Jerusalem, and angelic military power both as defenders and destroyers.
| ISBN: | 9783161517396 |
| Publication date: | 6th November 2012 |
| Author: | Aleksander R Michalak |
| Publisher: | Mohr Siebeck |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 323 pages |
| Series: | Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen Zum Neuen Testament 2.Reihe |
| Genres: |
Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts Christianity |
In this study, Aleksander Michalak focuses mainly on the association of angelic beings with warfare in the Jewish literary sources. The author has examined the various depictions of the warrior angels in the literature of the Second Temple period with reference to the roots of such representations, their popularity, and various theological implications. He focuses specifically on Michael, Gabriel, and the numerous anonymous belligerent angelic figures that appear in the biblical and apocryphal texts. Imagery of angelic military activity has been researched within the context of the individual primary sources but taking into account the broader angelological background. The literary concepts explored by the author include expectations of angelic participation in an eschatological war along with their role in this conflict, associations of angelic warriors with certain Jewish heroes, angelic protection of the walls of Jerusalem, and angelic military power both as defenders and destroyers.
Angels as Warriors in Late Second Temple Jewish Literature features in the following genres: Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Christianity
Angels as Warriors in Late Second Temple Jewish Literature is available in Paperback
Angels as Warriors in Late Second Temple Jewish Literature was written by Aleksander R Michalak and published by Mohr Siebeck
Angels as Warriors in Late Second Temple Jewish Literature has 323 pages
Yes it is part of Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen Zum Neuen Testament 2.Reihe series
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