Marǵolies, Morris B.

A gathering of angels / Morris B. Marǵolies - New York : Ballantine Books, 1994. - xiii, 273 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.

Includes bibliography.

Chapter 1. The angels within us --
Chapter 2. Angels in the Hebrew Bible --
Chapter 3. Angels in the Dead Sea scrolls era --
Chapter 4. Satan and his angels --
Chapter 5. The rabbis and the angels --
Chapter 6. The age of demons --
Chapter 7. Angels and hasidim --
Chapter 8. Elijah, the prophet-angel --
Chapter 9. Angels in Jewish prayer --
Chapter 10. Angels in modern dress --
Chapter 11. The last words.

A Gathering of Angels: Angels in Jewish Life and Literature looks at Jewish history in a unique way-through the eyes of angels. A rabbi and a scholar, Morris B. Margolies pores through nearly three thousand years of literature and lore in an enlightening exploration of the angels, who shape and reflect Jewish beliefs, hopes, and fears

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ANGELS
ANGELS IN ART
ANGELS IN LITERATURE

BM 645.A6 .M37 1994