What is an Angel?
The word angel is thought to be derived from the Greek word “Angelos” which means “messenger”. In Christian, Muslim, Jewish and other theologies an angel can be one who acts as a messenger, attendant or agent of God. Throughout the bible it is generally seen that the will of God is usually imparted or carried out by angels. Angels are spirits without bodies, who possess superior intelligence, gigantic strength, and surpassing holiness. Angels are composed of ethereal matter, thus allowing them to take on whichever physical form best suits their immediate needs. They enjoy an intimate relationship to God as His special adopted children, contemplating, loving, and praising Him in heaven. Some of them are frequently sent as messengers to men from on high. Angels are the essence of love and joy and stem from the Heart of God/Goddess. – Now, you will ask why God/Goddess? Is God a female or male? – He is neither and both at the same time. What is referred to us as God is just the Supreme Sou
Defining what an angel is has a lot of people divided in their opinions. ~ Some believe in quite a traditional religious approach whereby angels are defined by a form of angel hierarchy with archangels being at the top of the angelic hierarchy ~ Some people believe in a more esoteric form of angelic energy that takeson various forms when lowering its vibration to accomodate being visible in the earthly realms Angels in traditional Religions and Spiritualities ~Throughout history religions and spiritualities have embraced angelic beings amongst their midst. the genus “Angelus Occidentalis” is a general term used for a number of angelic species within Judaism,Christianity,Islam and Zoroastrianism. ~It is believed that Gods word is communicated through these celestial messengers who serve his will ~ There are lots of angel definitions that people have used to describe these celestial beings or even referring to earth angels lets have a look at a few descriptions I have come across: It is
