Angel is a term for which there are countless definitions. They embody the concept of all that is good and holy in the world. They are seen as Messengers, Watchers, Guides and Guardians. From the Qabalah, angels are thought to be aspects or parts of God, each with a specific purpose and dominion for which they oversee. They are accordingly named with the suffix -el and -iah meaning “of god.” In the Christian Bible, angels are given ranks and orders (called often “Choirs”) ranging from Seraphim to Archangels. They are said to have glorious spans of feathered wings; sometimes one pair, or three, or six, or more. Angels are depicted from fat little cherubs, to mighty warriors wielding swords of fire. Angels are found in art, literature, scripture, myth and legend in thousands of forms. Tales exist of angels on high, of those who were “fallen” or “cast” from Heaven, and of those who rebelled. The Books of Enoch tell stories of angels co-mingling with humans producing offspring known as “Nephillim” - a race of giants born to mortal women. Angel is a truly a term for which there are countless definitions.
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