An in-depth study into the mystery and purpose of angels
- Explains that angels are beings of light consciousness, here to help
our individual and planetary cosmic evolution
- Explores angels from Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths, Hinduism and
Buddhism, the beliefs of ancient Egypt, Yezidism, and Zoroastrianism as
well as what Theosophists, Kabbalists, Sufi masters, Eastern gurus, and
modern mystics like Edgar Cayce have recounted about angels
- Examines contemporary angelic encounters, including the author's own
interactions with angels, and also looks at the purpose of dark angels
and fallen angels
From the divine messengers of Western traditions to the devas of Eastern
traditions to the meleks and spirit beings found along the Silk Road,
angels are one of the unifying themes of theology worldwide. But what is
an angel, and why do they contact us, believers and nonbelievers alike?
In this in-depth study into the mystery and purpose of angels, Normandi
Ellis looks at the angelic dimensions of spiritual traditions around the
world--from the ancient past to present day. She explores well-known
angels from Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths, the Hindu devata and
Buddhist spirit beings, the spirit beings of ancient Egypt, the Peacock
Angel of Yezidism, and the yazatas of Zoroastrianism. She compares
angelic visions from medieval Christians like Thomas Aquinas and John of
Damascus with what Theosophists, kabbalists, Sufi masters, Eastern
gurus, and modern mystics like Edgar Cayce have recounted about angels.
She looks at dark and fallen angels and their role in the grand
cosmological plan. Quoting from sacred traditions, narrative myth, and
contemporary angelic encounters, including her own personal interactions
with angels, the author clarifies the divergent aspects of angelic
beliefs but also reveals the common points shared by all traditions.
Ellis shows how, in whatever guise they appear, angels are messengers.
She explains that angels are beings of light consciousness, part of the
universal life force that connects all beings. And not only are angels
actively helping in our planet's cosmic evolution, they also help us see
our own place in the cosmic plan.
