This book is a fresh and unique study of angels from the Jewish and Christian traditions. It features over 170 illustrations which include paintings, frescoes, stained glass windows, icons and sculpture; along with more than 100 extracts and quotations. The author has included essays on angels in both ancient and modern culture: angels in the Bible and in worship, the ranks of angels, angels as guides and guardians, angels in cosmology and cosmic harmony, and the role of angels in inspiration and revelation. Barker has also added interviews with religious leaders, Jewish and Christian theologians, and writers including Philip Pullman. |
