Fallen Angels in Jewish, Christian and Mohammedan Literature (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161406252)

Fallen Angels in Jewish, Christian and Mohammedan Literature is a comprehensive exploration of the concept of fallen angels in religious texts. Written by Rabbi Leo Jung, this book delves into the various interpretations and depictions of fallen angels in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic literature. The author examines the origins of the concept of fallen angels, their role in religious mythology, and their representation in popular culture. The book also explores the impact of fallen angels on religious beliefs and practices, as well as their influence on art and literature. This work is an insightful and informative resource for scholars and lay readers interested in the intersection of religion, mythology, and culture.1926. The present study on Fallen Angels is reprinted with revision and additions from the �������Jewish Quarterly Review.������� This is the first exhaustive study of the subject which has been made in this department of research and the book contains some important excursions into by-paths of the main subject. In order to fit himself for this study and not be obliged to rely upon secondhand material, the author went to the trouble of studying Persian and Anglo-Saxon, and indication of the thoroughness of his method. Contents: nature of angels; two satans; satan; objection to the creation of man; fall of man; Ashmedai; fall of the angels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Rabbi Leo Jung
ISBN-10: 1161406255
ISBN-13: 9781161406252
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 182
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.57lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.44d