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'''Phanuel''' is in 1 Enoch one of the four angels of the presence, along with [[Michael]], [[Raphael]] and [[Gabriele]]. He is the angel of repentance. In Jewish mysticism Phanuel is identified with [[Uriel]]. In an early Hebrew amulet he is invoked against evil spirits (Thompson, Semitic Magic, p. 161). | '''Phanuel''' is in 1 Enoch one of the four angels of the presence, along with [[Michael]], [[Raphael]] and [[Gabriele]]. He is "the angel of repentance." In Jewish mysticism Phanuel is identified with [[Uriel]]. In an early Hebrew amulet he is invoked against evil spirits (Thompson, Semitic Magic, p. 161). | ||
In the Sybilline Oracles Phanuel is "one of the 5 angels who know all the evils that men have wrought" | In the Sybilline Oracles Phanuel is "one of the 5 angels who know all the evils that men have wrought" | ||
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His name also occurs in 4 Ezra and 3 Baruch (misspelled "Phamael") | His name also occurs in 4 Ezra and 3 Baruch (misspelled "Phamael") | ||
In the [[Shepherd of Hermas]], | In the [[Shepherd of Hermas]], the "angel of repentance" is identified with the Shepherd (the angel is not named). This angel is said to have power over the devil. "I gave thanks to the Lord, because He had pity on all that call upon His name; and sent the angel of repentance to us who sinned against Him, and renewed our spirit; and when we were already destroyed, and had no hope of life, He restored us to newness of life" (ch.14). | ||
In Ethiopia a holy day of the "archangel Phanuel" is celebrated on the 3rd day of Taxsas. | In Ethiopia a holy day of the "archangel Phanuel" is celebrated on the 3rd day of Taxsas. | ||
Bibliography: "Phanuel" in p.224. | Bibliography: "Phanuel" in Dictionary of Angels By Gustav Davidson p.224. | ||
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Phanuel is in 1 Enoch one of the four angels of the presence, along with Michael, Raphael and Gabriele. He is "the angel of repentance." In Jewish mysticism Phanuel is identified with Uriel. In an early Hebrew amulet he is invoked against evil spirits (Thompson, Semitic Magic, p. 161).
In the Sybilline Oracles Phanuel is "one of the 5 angels who know all the evils that men have wrought"
His name also occurs in 4 Ezra and 3 Baruch (misspelled "Phamael")
In the Shepherd of Hermas, the "angel of repentance" is identified with the Shepherd (the angel is not named). This angel is said to have power over the devil. "I gave thanks to the Lord, because He had pity on all that call upon His name; and sent the angel of repentance to us who sinned against Him, and renewed our spirit; and when we were already destroyed, and had no hope of life, He restored us to newness of life" (ch.14).
In Ethiopia a holy day of the "archangel Phanuel" is celebrated on the 3rd day of Taxsas.
Bibliography: "Phanuel" in Dictionary of Angels By Gustav Davidson p.224.