[Moved] What are all the different types of angels?

[ssammoh]

I'm not sure if this is in the right forum. But...it's a question about Christianity that isn't denomination specific, so I figured it would go here. Sooooooooo, what are all the different types of angels? I know there's more than one kind but I don't know all of them.

 

[BornOfWaterAndSpirit]

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[Gozreht]

Interesting take on all of this Bornofwater. One thing though, Ezekiel calls satan an anointed cherub. I would have said that Michael and Gabriel were both archangels and were above all the others, along with satan as one of the archangels.

 

[BornOfWaterAndSpirit]

Interesting take on all of this Bornofwater. One thing though, Ezekiel calls satan an anointed cherub. I would have said that Michael and Gabriel were both archangels and were above all the others, along with satan as one of the archangels.

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[OllieFranz]

Traditionally, based on a treatise supposedly authored by Dionysius the Aeropagite, and refined by Thomas Aquinas, there are supposed to be three "spheres" of three "choirs":

1. Seraphim
2. Cherubim
3. Thrones
4. Dominions
5. Virtues
6. Powers
7. Principalities
8. Archangels
9. Angels

This list is in order of their power and their closeness to the Great White Throne. So the Seraphs (Isaiah 6:1-7) and Cherubs (Ezekiel 28:14-16) and the Thrones (their name comes from Daniel 7:9; their description -- wheels within wheels -- from Ezekiel 10:17 ) are the most powerful and are in constant attendance on the Throne Thomas Aquinas claimed Satan was a cherub.



Cherubs are not the cute naked little boys with wings seen in Renaissance art. Those are actually borrowed from pagan Greco-Roman art. Their real name is "erotes," that is, they are Eros (Cupid) and his brothers. Cherubs are the frightful spiritual creatures with four faces (man, lion, bull, eagle) and wings with eyes. While seraphs have six wings, cherubs only have four.

 

[Gozreht]

Ezekiel 28 is referring to King of Tyre, not Satan. This is a very common misunderstanding.

The King of Tyre was a cherub? I find it hard to believe that God would say that the king was perfect in beauty and how the king was in Eden. Yes, the term King of Tyre is used as an analogy but it is beiong compared to satan. He will come to an abrupt end. In the following outlined in red can not be the King of Tyre. Outlined in blue are also clues to satan.

“‘You were the seal of perfection,
full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.
13 You were in Eden,
the garden of God;
every precious stone adorned you:
carnelian, chrysolite and emerald,
topaz, onyx and jasper,
lapis lazuli, turquoise and beryl.[b]
Your settings and mountings[c] were made of gold;
on the day you were created they were prepared.
14 You were anointed as a guardian cherub,
for so I ordained you.
You were on the holy mount of God;
you walked among the fiery stones.
15 You were blameless in your ways
from the day you were created
till wickedness was found in you.
16 Through your widespread trade
you were filled with violence,
and you sinned.
So I drove you in disgrace from the mount of God,
and I expelled you, guardian cherub,
from among the fiery stones.
17 Your heart became proud
on account of your beauty,
and you corrupted your wisdom
because of your splendor.
So I threw you to the earth;
I made a spectacle of you before kings.
18 By your many sins and dishonest trade
you have desecrated your sanctuaries.
So I made a fire come out from you,
and it consumed you,
and I reduced you to ashes on the ground
in the sight of all who were watching.
19 All the nations who knew you
are appalled at you;
you have come to a horrible end
and will be no more.’

There is no evidence that there is more than one Archangel from Biblical canon.

I agree. The only reason why I would say this is because Gabriel is the only other angel mentioned in the Bible. I would assume he would have a high standing.

 

[BornOfWaterAndSpirit]

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[Trogool]

I'm not sure if this is in the right forum. But...it's a question about Christianity that isn't denomination specific, so I figured it would go here. Sooooooooo, what are all the different types of angels? I know there's more than one kind but I don't know all of them.

That would generally go in General Theology.

Anyways:

Seraphim, Cherubim and Thrones,

Dominions, Virtues and Powers,

Principalities, Archangels and Angels.

Christian angelic hierarchy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[BornOfWaterAndSpirit]

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[Gozreht]

I can see why would someone would think this is referring to Satan, but I personally do not believe this to be the case. The context is clearly talking about kings of Israel's neighbors, including king of Tyre. Ezekiel is Revelation of Old Testament, there is a lot of apocalyptic writing and allegories in it.

I agree about Ezekiel. I just can not see how it would only reflect the King of Tyre. I believe God is comparing him with satan and telling a story for us at the same time to understand more about satan. He started out as a "good guy" but will end up destroyed.

 

[BornOfWaterAndSpirit]

I agree about Ezekiel. I just can not see how it would only reflect the King of Tyre. I believe God is comparing him with satan and telling a story for us at the same time to understand more about satan. He started out as a "good guy" but will end up destroyed.

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[Trogool]

There is no evidence there are Archangels beside Michael from the Bible. Also, Michael is probably Cherub (just my opinion).

Um, yeah, the annunciation with the archangel Gabriel didn't happen. Sure thing. And Michael is a Cherub. Right.

Personally, I'm pretty sure there's seven archangels.

 

[BornOfWaterAndSpirit]

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[Trogool]

Gabriel is referred to as an "angel" in the Bible , not Archangel.

Ok. Still believe he's an archangel.

As for 7 Archangels, show me that from the Bible (66 book canon).

Why would I do that?

 

[BornOfWaterAndSpirit]

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[Trogool]

Why would you believe in something that's not in the Bible?

Well, first off, you specified a 66 book canon, which is not necessarily synonymous with the Bible. The archangel Raphael is a major figure in the biblical Book of Tobit.

And I believe in things not found in the Bible for the same reason I believe in germ theory, neuron doctrine, thermodynamics and photosynthesis. There is truth outside the Bible, such as in church tradition.

And why did you accuse me of not believing in annunciation...?

Because you said there are no archangels other than Michael, seemingly ignoring the existence of the archangel Gabriel.

 

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[katherine2001]

Here is some good information about the different types of angels:

The Holy Angels An Orthodox Perspective

 

[BornOfWaterAndSpirit]

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[Nanopants]

Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so [doing] some have unwittingly entertained angels. -Heb 13:2

Do you guys think this refers to angels in disguise or is it possible that angels might be people?