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Archangel Raphael across the Three Monotheistic Cultures
Archangel Raphael across the Three Monotheistic Cultures
Judaism
In Judaism, Raphael is found in several Jewish apocryphal books. The angels mentioned in the Torah are not specifically classified, but Rabbi Shimon ben Lakish of Tiberius (AD 230-270) stated that all of the names of the angels were invented by the Jews from Babylon, and modern day commenters generally agree.
In Enoch, xx. 1-7 Archangel Raphael is the second among the six or seven angels, immediately after Michael. In the lists of planetary angels given in the Jewish calendar, Raphael presides over the sun and over Sunday (ib. p. 56).
The four angels Uriel, Gabriel, Raphael, and Michael appear often in works of Jewish mysticism. It is believed that from heaven they behold all the bloodshed on earth and bring the cries of souls before the Lord (Enoch, ix. 1-3). They are the lead souls to God and they are also the four angels of the Presence, each standing on the four sides of the Lord, while they glorify Him (Enoch, xl.). Raphael is located on the West.
Catholicism
In Catholicism, Archangel Raphael is venerated as one of the three archangels (Michael, Gabriel. and Raphael).
Raphael's name is mentioned in the Dead Sea Scroll, he is described as "being one of the Holy angels who is over the spirits of men"
Islam
The Islamic Faith believes that angels are created beings made of light, in fact, the belief in angels is one of the six articles of faith. Angels are on Earth for the sole purpose of serving God, and in order to do so they must take on a flexible form. Unlike the Christian tradition there is no hierarchy of angels, but some angels in particular are classified by name.
In Islam, Raphael is known as Israfil and he is responsible for announcing judgment day. According to Islam, Raphael has four wings, two of the wings cover the compass quarters known as East and West. This compass reference is interesting because it reiterates Raphael’s connection to travel.
Archangel Raphael across the Three Monotheistic Cultures
Judaism
In Judaism, Raphael is found in several Jewish apocryphal books. The angels mentioned in the Torah are not specifically classified, but Rabbi Shimon ben Lakish of Tiberius (AD 230-270) stated that all of the names of the angels were invented by the Jews from Babylon, and modern day commenters generally agree.
In Enoch, xx. 1-7 Archangel Raphael is the second among the six or seven angels, immediately after Michael. In the lists of planetary angels given in the Jewish calendar, Raphael presides over the sun and over Sunday (ib. p. 56).
The four angels Uriel, Gabriel, Raphael, and Michael appear often in works of Jewish mysticism. It is believed that from heaven they behold all the bloodshed on earth and bring the cries of souls before the Lord (Enoch, ix. 1-3). They are the lead souls to God and they are also the four angels of the Presence, each standing on the four sides of the Lord, while they glorify Him (Enoch, xl.). Raphael is located on the West.
Catholicism
In Catholicism, Archangel Raphael is venerated as one of the three archangels (Michael, Gabriel. and Raphael).
Raphael's name is mentioned in the Dead Sea Scroll, he is described as "being one of the Holy angels who is over the spirits of men"
Islam
The Islamic Faith believes that angels are created beings made of light, in fact, the belief in angels is one of the six articles of faith. Angels are on Earth for the sole purpose of serving God, and in order to do so they must take on a flexible form. Unlike the Christian tradition there is no hierarchy of angels, but some angels in particular are classified by name.
In Islam, Raphael is known as Israfil and he is responsible for announcing judgment day. According to Islam, Raphael has four wings, two of the wings cover the compass quarters known as East and West. This compass reference is interesting because it reiterates Raphael’s connection to travel.