A flaming sword is a sword which is glowing with a flame which is produced by some supernatural power. Flaming swords have existed in legends and myths for thousands of years.
48-430: (Redirected from The Flaming Sword ) Flaming sword may refer to: Flaming sword (mythology) , in myth and legend, a sword glowing with flame by some supernatural power Flaming sword (effect) , a sword coated with combustible fuel and set ablaze for various types of performances Vriesea splendens or flaming sword, a species of flowering plant The Flaming Sword ,
96-499: A Jewish angelic hierarchy . The New Testament makes over a hundred references to angels , but uses the word "archangel" only twice, in 1 Thessalonians 4:16 ("For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first", KJV ) and Jude 1:9 ("Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with
144-715: A hierarchy of angels in any detail. The word is usually associated with the Abrahamic religions . Similar beings exist in several other religions. Archangel is derived from Greek archángelos ( ἀρχάγγελος ), with the Greek prefix arch - meaning 'chief'. A common misconception is that archangels constitute the highest rank of angel in Christianity ; this likely stems from the etymology of their name, as well as their presentation in John Milton 's Paradise Lost . In Judaism ,
192-526: A figurative description of bladed chariot wheels. In Kabbalah , the flaming sword represents the order which the sefirot were created in, also known as “ the path of the flaming sword .” Dumah is an angel mentioned in Rabbinical literature and popular in Yiddish folklore. Isaac Bashevis Singer 's Short Friday (1964), a collection of stories, mentions Dumah as a "thousand-eyed angel of death, armed with
240-436: A flaming sword ( Hebrew : להט החרב lahat chereb or literally "flame of the whirling sword" Hebrew : להט החרב המתהפכת lahaṭ haḥereb hammithappeket ) was entrusted to the cherubim by God to guard the gates of Paradise after Adam and Eve were banished (Genesis 3:24). Scholars have variously interpreted the sword as a weapon of the cherubim, as lightning, as a metaphor, as an independent divine being , or even as
288-508: A flaming sword". The sword is otherwise associated with various angels, such as the archangel Uriel , Camael or Jophiel . Eastern Orthodox tradition (as expressed in the Lenten Triodion) says that after Jesus was crucified and resurrected, the flaming sword was removed from the Garden of Eden , making it possible for humanity to re-enter Paradise. The ancient Gnostic codex On
336-586: A particular significance and developed unique personalities and roles. Though these archangels were believed to have ranked amongst the heavenly host , no systematic hierarchy ever developed. Metatron is considered one of the highest of the angels in Merkavah and Kabbalist mysticism and often serves as a scribe. He is briefly mentioned in the Talmud, and figures prominently in Merkavah mystical texts. Michael, who serves as
384-456: A publication of the Satanist neo-Nazi group Black Order Arts and entertainment [ edit ] " Flaming Sword ", a 1983 song by Care The Flaming Sword (1915 film) , an American lost silent film The Flaming Sword (1958 film) , a British film The Flaming Sword (novel) , a 1939 novel by Thomas Dixon Jr. The Flaming Sword , a 1914 novel by George Fort Gibbs ; basis for
432-405: A reference to "the voice of the archangel" at 1 Thessalonians 4:16, also believe that "Michael" is another name for Jesus in heaven. They believe Jesus is an archangel in the true sense of the word—the supreme leader of angels. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) interprets the term "archangel" as meaning "Chief Angel", Michael is the only individual so designated in
480-574: A sword, emending the phrase to svigi læva to identify it with the sword Lævateinn in Fjölsvinnsmál . Snorri paraphrases the strophe of the poem a second time in Gylfaginning 51, merely saying: "Surt rides first, and before him and after him is burning fire", afterwards requoting more extensively around the same strophe ( Völuspá 48–56). The possibility that this sword imagery was inspired by Christian writings have been speculated. According to
528-485: A variety of other archangels who share similar associations spanning throughout this tradition. Chapter 20 of the Book of Enoch mentions seven holy angels who watch, that often are considered the seven archangels: Michael, Raphael, Gabriel, Uriel , Sariel , Raguel , and Remiel . The Life of Adam and Eve lists the archangels as well: Michael, Gabriel, Uriel, Raphael and Joel . Medieval Jewish philosopher Maimonides made
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#1732908390921576-662: A warrior and advocate for Israel, is looked upon particularly fondly. Gabriel is mentioned in the Book of Daniel and briefly in the Talmud, as well as many Merkavah mystical texts. The earliest references to archangels are in the literature of the intertestamental periods (e.g., 4 Esdras 4:36). In the Kabbalah there are traditionally twelve archangels, who are each assigned to a certain sephira : Shubael , Raziel , Cassiel , Zadkiel , Camael , Michael , Uriel & Haniel , Raphael & Jophiel , Gabriel , and Azrael . There are also
624-525: Is easy to recognize, in armour with a weapon (sword or spear), often standing on a winged man or a dragon representing Satan, and he may carry a pair of scales to represent his role in the Last Judgement . Gabriel carries a stem of lilies, traditionally part of the iconography of the Annunciation , his most significant work as the messenger of God. The iconography of Archangel Raphael derives from
672-415: Is stated that Surt has fire with him, and that his sword shines with the "sun of the gods of the slain". However, it has been argued that the poem might be stressing the fiery glare of Surtr himself more than the sword. The relevant kenning from the quoted poem, svigi lævi ("destruction of twigs"), is usually interpreted to mean "fire". However, Henrik Schück interpreted the kenning as referring to
720-749: Is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of Hindu God Vishnu to end the Kali Yuga, one of the four periods in the endless cycle of existence (Krita) in Vaishnavism cosmology. The end of Kali Yuga states this will usher in the new epoch of Satya Yuga in the cycle of existence, until the MahaPralaya (the Great Dissolution of the Universe). Kalki is described in the Puranas as the avatar who rejuvenates existence by ending
768-563: Is therefore widely speculated that Jewish interest in angels developed during the Babylonian captivity . According to Rabbi Simeon ben Lakish of Tiberias (230–270 A.D.), specific names for the angels were brought back by the Jews from Babylon . There are no explicit references to archangels in the canonical texts of the Hebrew Bible . In post-Biblical Judaism , certain angels came to take on
816-683: The Apocrypha section of the Catholic Bible, and it omits Uriel ( 2 Esdras 4:1 and 2 Esdras 5:20) and Jerahmeel (2 Esdras 4:36), which are contained in 2 Esdras , neither are included in the Protestant Bible. Among Protestant communities, the Anglican traditions recognize three to five angels as archangels: Michael the Archangel and Gabriel the Archangel , as well as Raphael the Archangel , Uriel
864-745: The Book of Enoch ) or Izidkiel, Hanael, and Kepharel (in other such sources). In 1851 Pope Pius IX approved the Chaplet of Saint Michael , based on the 1751 apparition of the Archangel Michael experienced by the Carmelite nun Antonia d'Astonac, which includes prayers with specific invocations to the Archangels and each of the nine Choirs of Angels. Of the three major archangels in the Catholic hierarchy of angels, all normally with large wings, Archangel Michael
912-551: The Book of Enoch , also mentions Metatron as an archangel, called the "highest of the angels", though the acceptance of this angel is not canonical in all branches of the faith. Some branches of the faiths mentioned have identified a group of seven to eight archangels , but the named angels vary, depending on the source. Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael are always mentioned; the other archangels vary, but most commonly include Uriel and Jerahmeel , both of whom are mentioned in 2 Esdras . As well as Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel,
960-613: The Book of Enoch , regarded as canonical by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (Oriental Orthodox), mentions in chapter 20: Raguel , Sariel , and Jerahmeel (Remiel) . An increasing number of experts in anthropology, theology and philosophy believe that Zoroastrianism contains the earliest distillation of prehistoric belief in angels. The Amesha Spentas ( Avestan : Aməša Spəṇta, meaning "beneficent immortals") of Zoroastrianism are likened to archangels. They individually inhabit immortal bodies that operate in
1008-740: The Julian Calendar , November 8 falls on November 21 of the modern Gregorian Calendar ). Other feast days of the Archangels include the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel on March 26 (April 8) and July 13 (July 26), and the Miracle of the Archangel Michael at Colossae on September 6 (September 19). In addition, every Monday throughout the year is dedicated to the Angels, with special mention being made in
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#17329083909211056-514: The Latter Day Saints canon . It is believed that he is the head of all of the angels. LDS Church doctrine also states that the archangel Michael was the first man, Adam . Though no other being is identified as an "archangel", Joseph Smith taught that the angel Gabriel was known in mortality as Noah and the angel Raphael is a being of significant standing, even though he has never been identified with any mortal prophet. In Islam ,
1104-676: The Roman Catholic Church and Lutheran Churches with a feast on September 29 (between 1921 and 1969, March 24 for Gabriel and October 24 for Raphael), and in the Eastern Orthodox Church on November 8 (if the Julian calendar is used, this corresponds to November 21 in the Gregorian). The named archangels in Islam are Jibra'il , Mika'il , Israfil , and 'Azra'il . Jewish literature, such as
1152-729: The Welsh triads , the Dyrnwyn ('White-Hilt'), one of the Thirteen Treasures of the Island of Britain , is said to be a powerful sword belonging to Rhydderch Hael , one of the Three Generous Men of Britain. When drawn by a worthy or well-born man, the entire blade would blaze with fire. Rhydderch was never reluctant to hand the weapon to anyone, hence his nickname; Hael (the Generous), but as soon as
1200-433: The 1915 film Flaming Swords , a 2022 album by Fievel Is Glauque See also [ edit ] Fire and sword (disambiguation) Flame-bladed sword , a type of historical sword Sword of Flame (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Flaming sword . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
1248-597: The Archangel and Jerahmeel the Archangel . Lutherans only recognise Michael, Gabriel, and sometimes Raphael (not Uriel or Jerahmeel, because Esdras books are not included in the Lutheran apocrypha). Statuary of these angels can be found in Lutheran churches, and a depiction of seven archangels in stained-glass windows can be found in some Anglican churches. In this case, in addition to the aforementioned angels, Chamuel , Jophiel and Zadkiel are variously depicted. They are commemorated on 29 September, “ Michaelmas ”, in
1296-635: The Christian hierarchy of angels , put forward by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite in the 5th or 6th century in his book De Coelesti Hierarchia ( On the Celestial Hierarchy ). However, they are the highest rank to interact directly with humans, seraphim and the like remaining close to God. The Bible itself uses the term only two times, with no mention in the Old Testament , and does not mention
1344-522: The Glory of the Lord." The Fourth Book of Esdras , which mentions the angel Uriel (and also the "archangel" Jeremiel ), was popular in the West and was frequently quoted by Church Fathers, especially Ambrose , but was never considered part of the Catholic biblical canon . The Catholic Church gives no official recognition to the names given in some apocryphal sources, such as Raguel , Saraqael and Remiel (in
1392-640: The Origin of the World predicts that the kings under the archons will be drunken from the flaming sword during the end times . In Norse mythology , the weapon wielded by the giant Surtr is referred to as a "flaming sword" ( Old Norse : loganda sverð ) by Snorri Sturluson in Gylfaginning 4, of the Prose Edda . Snorri immediately afterwards quotes a stanza from his poetic source, ( Völuspá 52), where it
1440-503: The angels who watch over "the spirits that sin in the spirit" (Enoch 20:7–8). The Protestant Bible provides names for two angels, "Michael the archangel" (Jude 1:9), the angel Gabriel, who is called "the man Gabriel" in Daniel 9:21, which are considered part of the standard New Testament canon and Old Testament canon respectively. It omits Raphael , who is mentioned in Tobit 12:15, which falls in
1488-565: The chief princes') in the former, and haśśar haggāḏōl ( הַשַּׂר הַגָּדוֹל 'the great prince') in the latter. Michael and Gabriel are recognized as archangels in Judaism and Islam, and by most Christians . Raphael —mentioned in the deuterocanonical / apocryphal Book of Tobit — is also recognized as a chief angel in the Catholic , Lutheran , Anglican and Eastern Orthodox churches. Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael are venerated in
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1536-518: The church hymns of Michael and Gabriel. In Orthodox iconography , each angel has a symbolic representation: In addition to Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, the Coptic Orthodox Church recognises four more archangels by name: The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church venerates the four archangels Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel, as well as: In the canon of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church , 1 Enoch describes Saraqael as one of
1584-758: The church kalendar of the Lutheran and Anglican churches (cf. Calendar of saints (Lutheran) and Calendar of saints (Anglican) ). In the view of the Baptist evangelist Billy Graham , Sacred Scripture explicitly described one being as an archangel—Michael—in Jude 1:9. Seventh-day Adventists hold that the titles "Michael" and "archangel" are references to Jesus. In the Adventist view, they only signify his role as chief of angels and make no reference to his divine nature. Adventists credit nonconformist minister Matthew Henry as supporting this view. Jehovah's Witnesses , citing
1632-605: The consort of Zoe (the primordial Eve ), who gives him knowledge of the eighth heaven, while the seven archangels stand before them. In the Sophia of Jesus Christ and Eugnostos the Blessed , the primordial Adam creates myriads of gods and archangels without number. Occultists sometimes associate archangels in Kabbalistic fashion with various seasons or elements, or even colours. In some Kabbalah-based systems of ceremonial magic ,
1680-438: The creation of the physical universe. Then he oversaw the development of sixteen lands, each imbued with a unique cultural catalyst calculated to encourage the formation of distinct human populations. The Amesha Spentas were charged with protecting these holy lands and through their emanation, also believed to align each respective population in service to God. The Amesha Spentas as attributes of God are: The Hebrew Bible uses
1728-459: The darkest and destructive period to remove adharma and ushering in the Satya Yuga, while riding a white horse with a fiery sword. The description and details of Kalki are different among various Puranas. In Vajrayana/Tibetan Buddhism, the flaming sword represents specifically wisdom-piercing-ignosis, and is depicted in the *right* hand of any Buddha in a T'hangka painting, whereas the *left* side of
1776-464: The devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee", KJV). In Catholicism, three are mentioned by name: These three are commemorated together liturgically on September 29 . Each formerly had his own feast. The latter of these identifies himself in Tobit 12:15 thus: "I am Raphael, one of the seven angels who stand and serve before
1824-622: The highest ranking angels such as Michael , Raphael , Gabriel and Uriel , who are usually referred to as archangels in English , are given the title of śārīm ( Hebrew : שָׂרִים ' princes '; sing. שָׂר śār ), to show their superior rank and status. Two examples of this can be seen in Daniel 10:13 and 12:1, where Michael, Chief of the Heavenly Host , is referred to as ʾaḥaḏ haśśārīm hārišōnīm ( אַחַד הַשָּׂרִים הָרִאשֹׁנִים 'one of
1872-405: The left-brain/right-body and right-brain/left-body instruction is consistent, and particularly see Manjushri for an example of the flaming-sword-which-pierces-ignosis. It can be represented as a sword made of flame, or as a conventional metal sword with flames about it, either way. Archangel Archangels ( / ˌ ɑːr k ˈ eɪ n dʒ əl s / ) are the second-lowest rank of angel in
1920-453: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Flaming_sword&oldid=1191287802 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Flaming sword (mythology) According to the Bible ,
1968-615: The mentioned archangels ( Karubiyin ) in the Islamic exegetical traditions are: In the Gnostic codex On the Origin of the World , the aeon named Sophia sends seven archangels from her light to save the Archon Sabaoth, the son of Yaldabaoth , after the authorities of Chaos make war in the Seven Heavens . He is then placed in a divine kingdom above the twelve gods of Chaos and becomes
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2016-422: The physical world to protect, guide, and inspire humanity and the spirit world. The Avesta explains the origin and nature of archangels or Amesha Spentas. To maintain equilibrium, Ahura Mazda engaged in the first act of creation, distinguishing his Holy Spirit Spenta Mainyu, the Archangel of righteousness. Ahura Mazda also distinguished from himself six more Amesha Spentas, who, along with Spenta Mainyu, aided in
2064-596: The recipients learned of its peculiar properties, they always rejected the sword. The deity Acala (known as Fudō Myōō in Japan) is depicted in Buddhist art holding a sword which may or may not be flaming and sometimes described only generically as a treasure sword ( 宝剣 , hōken ) or as a vajra-sword ( 金剛剣 , kongō-ken ) , as the pommel of the sword is shaped like a talon-like vajra ( 金剛杵 , kongō-sho ) . In Hinduism, Kalki (Sanskrit: कल्कि) also called Kalkin or karki,
2112-525: The same Buddha shows the BEing, instead of DOing, e.g. being the meanings of a particular dharma, as symbolized by a flower springing from their left hand, with some particular dharma text being in the open flower, to their left. Take a look at any such thangka ( pronounced t'hangka, but usually in English spelt thangka, which misleads English readers, because it is hard-T-then-H, not TH sound ) painting, and you will see
2160-629: The same as mentioned in Catholicism; namely Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Uriel is included. The other three or four are most often named Selaphiel , Jegudiel , Barachiel and (sometimes) Jeremiel . The Orthodox Church celebrates the Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers on November 8 of the Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar (for those churches which follow
2208-532: The story from the Book of Tobit of Tobias and the Angel . Especially in the Renaissance, Tobias, his dog and the fish he carries may all appear, otherwise Raphael holds a walker's staff, may wear sandals, and may carry a small container (for the healing organs from the giant fish Tobias caught). Eastern Orthodox Tradition mentions "thousands of archangels". Only Seven Archangels are venerated by name. Three are
2256-478: The term מלאכי אלהים ( malakhey Elohim ; Angels of God), The Hebrew word for angel is "malakh", which means messenger, for the angels מלאכי יי ( malakhey Adonai ; Angels of the Lord) are God's messengers to perform various missions - e.g. 'angel of death'; בני אלהים ( b'nei elohim ; sons of God) and הקדושים ( ha-q'doshim ; the holy ones) to refer to beings traditionally interpreted as angelic messengers . Other terms are used in later texts, such as העליונים (ha-elyonim,
2304-454: The upper ones , or the supreme ones ). References to angels are uncommon in Jewish literature except in later works such as the Book of Daniel , though they are mentioned briefly in the stories of Jacob (who according to one interpretation wrestled with an angel) and Lot (who was warned by angels of the impending destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah ). Daniel is the first biblical figure to refer to individual angels by name. It
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