An angel is a supernatural being found in many religions, whose duties are to assist and serve God. They typically act as messengers, as believed in the main three monotheistic religions
Etymology
The English word originated from Latin, angelus, which is itself derived from the ancient and modern Greek αγγελος, ángelos, meaning "messenger" (double gamma "γγ" is pronounced "ng" in Greek). The closest Hebrew word for angel is מלאך, mal'ach Hebrew word #4397 in Strong's, also meaning "messenger". "Angel" is also used in the English version of the Bible for the following three Hebrew words:
אביר, abbir Hebrew word #47 in Strong's, Psalms 78:25 (lit. "mighty")
אלהים, Elohim Hebrew word #430 in Strong's, Psalms 8:5
the obscure שנאן, shin'an Hebrew word #8136 in Strong's, in Psalms 68:17
Angelology
Angelology is a branch of theology that deals with a hierarchical system of angels, messengers, celestial powers or emanations, and the study of these systems. It primarily relates to kaballistic Judaism and Christianity[1], where it is one of the ten major branches of theology, albeit a neglected one[2].
Most scholars do not acknowledge that Judeo-Christianity owes a great debt to Zoroastrianism in regards to the introduction of angelology and demonology, as well as Satan (Ahriman) as the ultimate agent of evil. As the Iranian Avestan and Vedic traditions and also other branches of Indo-European mythologies show, the notion of demon had existed long before.
It is not believed that Zoroastrianism had an influence on Jewish angelology[3], and therefore modern Christian angelology, due to the appearance of elements from Zoroastrianism in Judaism following Israel's extended contact with the Persian Empire while in exile in Babylon,[4] which have some to believe that Zoroastrianism borowed these beliefs from Judaism. Borrowed notions may include, the introduction of Satan as a supreme head over the powers of evil (present mainly in Christian and Islamic theology), in contrast to God[5]: comparing Satan to Angra Mainyu (also known as Ahriman) of Zoroastrian faith[6], who was the arch-enemy of Ahura Mazda, the supreme Universal God of mankind.[7]Angels, some also believe, may have first been depicted as God's helpers in Zoroastrianism, and their hierarchy is comparable to modern Angelology's hierarchy[8].
This view is questioned though by those who point out that the Torah, the Book of Job, and other Jewish books depicting angels as messengers of God predate the time of Persian influence.
In contrast to the first view, some critics believe that it was Judaism and Christianity that had an influence on Zoroastrianism. They purport that similarities, such as those between Zoroaster and Jesus, and the incorporation of other motifs, were created by priests in an attempt to exalt Zoroaster, and deter those of Zoroastrian faith from converting to other faiths
Angels as a development step of the soul
Some mystics believe, that a soul is growing in steps from minerals, plants and animals to men. When the human body dies, a soul could become an angel. The Persian Sufi mystic poet Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi wrote in his poem Masnavi:
I died as inanimate matter and arose a plant,
I died as a plant and rose again an animal.
I died as an animal and arose a man.
Why then should I fear to become less by dying?
I shall die once again as a man
To rise an angel perfect from head to foot!
Again when I suffer dissolution as an angel,
I shall become what passes the conception of man!
Let me then become non-existent, for non-existence
Sings to me in organ tones, 'To him shall we return.'
(Translation from Wikisource, Masnavi I Ma'navi, Book III, Story XVII)’’
The Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg has a similar imagination. In his late work Conjugal Love he describes, that a soul of a man and a soul of a woman are united by the marriage in Heaven to become an angel.
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2006-08-02 20:57:12
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answered by vishal 3
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A fallen Angel is basically Satan and the Demons. The Demons are bad Angels. Angels who followed Satan, know as the Angel Lucifer (meaning shinning light). Satan was so beautiful of an angel that he developed a prideful attitude and greed. He wanted to be higher the God himself. For this he was banned and kick out, hence, the fallen angels.
2006-08-01 15:10:17
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answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7
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The term "fallen angel" is not found in scripture. Where people get this is from the scriptures regarding the great controversy that took place within the heavenly host over the earth and the population of it by man. Read Isaiah 14 the whole chapter but here's an exerpt:
12How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!
and also Revelation 12. The woman here is symbolic of "creation". If you have anymore questions you can email me if ya want. Love in Christ, ~J~ <><
2006-08-01 15:06:07
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answered by Anonymous
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Fallen angels are the 1/3 of the heavenly angels that followed Lucifer when Lucifer tried to become a god, and was removed from the angelic group to become SATAN.
When one talks or associates with angels it is impossible to tell if they are fallen or Godly angels.
2006-08-01 14:59:12
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answered by whynotaskdon 7
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Fallen angels of Lucifer did not mate with the daughters of men. The sons of God mentioned in the scripture mean that they were men born of Adam and Eve and naturally so.
There were no unions of fallen angels or heavenly angels with the mortals born of our first parents. Brother and sister had to start to plenish the earth; no one else did it.
This is one example why the Egyptians thought nothing less than having brothers and sisters mate so they could keep the kingdom isolated from others.
This concept is repugnant to us in this time, but it was a necessary fact in the early days of Adam and Eve.
2006-08-01 16:07:51
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answered by Guitarpicker 7
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There was a "great war" in heaven because Lucifer "wanted to be like the Most High." God banished him from heaven and he took a third of the angels with him. The angels that followed Lucifer are referred to as "fallen angels."
2006-08-01 14:57:16
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answered by jake_deyo 4
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1/3 of the angels were kicked out of Heaven with Satan, they are all fallen angels.
Satan fell because he was and is full of pride. He wanted to be like God...he wasn't satisfied that he was in the greatest story every told. He wanted to story to be about him.
Hell was created for Satan and the fallen angels.
2006-08-01 14:58:17
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answered by Salvation is a gift, Eph 2:8-9 6
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A fallen angel is one of the angels who was banished from Heaven for following Lucifer. Lucifer was an angel and very close to God. According to the Scriptures it can be inferred that Lucifer was God's favorite angel. But Lucifer's pride drove him to want to be God. He gathered 1/3 of the angels in Heaven with the promise of glory if they would help him overthrow God. When God cast Lucifer out of Heaven & Lucifer became Satan, the angels who had followed Lucifer were also cast out and became Lucifer's legion of demons.
2006-08-01 14:59:48
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answered by byhisgrace70295 5
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Pride. Pride is the ultimate of sins: believing that YOU know more than Yod Hey Vav Hey (or whomever) and how it should go. Some folks call it hubris. So if in one's limited understanding, and angels are "messengers" not fully conscious of the Ain Soph, the Ineffable, then they by necessity must not know all. That they are closer to that Fountainhead, they may possess pride as well as dignity and grace. Pride, it is written, goeth before the fall.
2006-08-01 14:55:14
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answered by NeoArt 6
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Fallen angels are corrupted politicians.
2006-08-01 15:02:06
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answered by Halal Pig Ok in Islam 4
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a fallen angel is an angel that turned against God
in the Bible they have sex with human women
sometimes they want to start a war against God
or to be worshipped
2006-08-01 14:59:18
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answered by Anonymous
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