Category:Michael (subject)

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According to Jewish (Christian, and Islamic) traditions, Michael is one of God's archangels.

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Overview

Michael is mentioned in 1 Enoch as one of the archangels performing God's vengeance against the Fallen Angels.

In the Book of Daniel, Michael is referred to as "the great prince who protects your people."

In the Letter of Jude (1:9), "Michael the archangel, contending with the devil, disputed about the body of Moses." The Revelation of John (12:7-9) gives Michael the prominent role in the cosmic war against the devil and his angels.

In Islam, Michael is mentioned once in the Qur'an in association with Gabriel.

Michael in ancient sources

• Michael (sources) -- survey of ancient sources

Michael in literature & the arts

• Michael (arts) -- survey of fictional works

Michael in scholarship

• Michael (research) -- survey of scholarly works

References

• / [[]] / In: The Anchor Bible Dictionary (1992 Freedman), dictionary,

• Michael, the Archangel / Archie T. Wright / In: The Eerdmans Dictionary of Early Judaism (2010 Collins / Harlow), dictionary, 943-944

External links

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