[Editor’s Note: John Gillman Ph.D. is a Lecturer in the Department for the Study of Religion at San Diego State University and an ACPE Certified Educator for Clinical Pastoral Education. He is also an ...

This detailed exploration sorts out fact from meme regarding “biblically accurate angels,” examining how ancient scriptures portrayed messengers of God. While popular depictions range from humanoid ...

Robyn J. Whitaker does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

As revealed in the Bible, angels not only adore God but also serve as his servants, messengers and warriors, and our protectors. We don’t know when angelic beings were created, but we know they were ...

In the Bible, angels are called many names. Aquilina says, “the Bible uses a wealth of terms such as seraphim, cherubim, choirs, thrones, dominions, principalities, powers, sons of God, ministers, ...

Far from the baby-cheeked cherubs of Renaissance art, they were fiery beings who inspired fear. In ancient Judaism and early Christianity, angels were portrayed as powerful beings who guarded the ...

Lang works to dispel what she believes are inaccurate portrayals of angels by pointing to biblical portraits of angels. Her text is divided into four parts, each dealing with one of the four functions ...

Since the days of the Dead Sea Scroll and before, angels have captured the hearts and minds of people everywhere. Modern media is lousy with them! Supernatural, Lucifer, Good Omens—they’re everywhere.