Bibliograph

Angels, a very short introduction, David Albert Jones

Type

Label

Angels, a very short introduction, David Albert Jones

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Angels

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

726821247

Responsibility statement

David Albert Jones

Series statement

Very short introductions, 287

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

"In high art and popular culture, in religion and in spirituality, angels have been a powerful presence throughout civilization. Through young men in the Hebrew scriptures, the androgynous winged creatures of the pre-Raphaelites, and the masculine 'Angel of the North', David Albert Jones explores the different ways in which angels have been portrayed."--Page [2] of jacket

Table Of Contents

A brief history of angels -- Picturing angels -- What is an angel -- Divine messengers -- Ministering spirits -- Heavenly hosts -- Fallen angels -- Wrestling with angels

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Creator