Status
Available
Call number
Publication
The Free Press
Pages
387
Description
Gustav Davidson's classic text, A dictionary of Angels: Including the Fallen Angels, is the result of sixteen years of research in Talmudic, gnostic, cabalistic, apocalyptic, patristic, and legendary texts. The classic reference work on angels is beautifully illustrated and its reissue coincides with the resurgence of belief in angels in America. This well researched and exquisitely illustrated dictionary is a wonderful collectable for all those who believe in angels, miracles, lore, and faith.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1967
Physical description
387 p.; 10.25 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member zophiel666
This book is the go-to reference for anyone wanting to find information on angels. I have several other angel themed "dictionaries" and "encyclopedias", but none are as useful and interesting as Davidson's-- in fact, many get most of their information from this very book anyway. If anyone is
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seriously interested in angels and angelology, this is a must have reference. The book is worth the price simply for the appendices and bibiography, and the main dictionary makes it even better. This is probably one of the most often used books on my shelf. Show Less
LibraryThing member cleverusername2
This is one of my favorite time waster books. It is a fascinating, detailed, and exhaustive treatment on the subject of angels and spirits of Judaic, Christian, and Islamic mythologies. The Abrahamic religions I might say. I found the Kabbalah research interesting. It seems that Jewish scholars had
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an angel for everything, one for every hour of the day and a demon for every hour of the night. That sort of thing; a full delineation of the Powers and Thrones emanating from the all powerful God. Very interesting book, highly recommended. Show Less
LibraryThing member 9days
An amazingly complete collection of angels from all over the world. Also included are some of the more well known demons (such as Lillith).
There's also appendexs' which cover material from angelic invocation to the angelic alphabet. And the book is worth it for the bibliography alone.
All in all,
There's also appendexs' which cover material from angelic invocation to the angelic alphabet. And the book is worth it for the bibliography alone.
All in all,
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the most comprehensive book on the subject (and an interesting read). Show Less
LibraryThing member ursa_diana
This is an awesome resource book. Any angel you can think of is listed here - including the fallen!
LibraryThing member tole_lege
In the form of a dictionary, this book is a reference back - up to other study, but is a useful compendium covering a good many religious/mthological systems.
LibraryThing member melannen
This is a wonderfully comprehensive reference, well-annotated. It's if anything a bit *too* comprehensive - many of the entries are simply a name and a citation, and perhaps a little more commentary would be nice. But it's worth the shelf space just for the appendices, which are an amazing
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sourcebook of angelic/Enochian magic. Show Less
LibraryThing member CarlaR
Wonderfully comprehensive. A nice addition to my bookshelf.
LibraryThing member tuckerresearch
Interesting reference work detailing the story of a lot of angels.
LibraryThing member Akaria
Growing up Protestant I didn't know much about angels. Who knew they were like smartphone apps of the heavens? Seriously, there's an angel for practically anything and everything. I really enjoyed this book and found it an incredible resource as I wrote an angel related original fiction last year.
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Comprehensive and easy to use, it was useful as a starting point to help me do further research certain characters. I think anyone who's interested in the supernatural will find this a handy addition to their collection. Show Less
LibraryThing member semjaza
I used to carry this book around with me. It's just endlessly pleasing. A great reference book.
LibraryThing member KittyCunningham
Christopher loaned this to someone and never got it back. I used to drag it out when watching movies that had angels in them to see if they were using a Biblical reference or if they'd just made the character up.
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Call number
PHIL B.000