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In the [[gnosticism|gnostic]] 3rd century Acts of Thomas, Abaddon is the name of a [[demon]], or [[the Devil]] himself. | In the [[gnosticism|gnostic]] 3rd century Acts of Thomas, Abaddon is the name of a [[demon]], or [[the Devil]] himself. | ||
Abaddon is given particularly important roles in two sources, a homily entitled "The Enthronement of Abaddon" by pseudo-Timothy of Alexandria, and the ''Book of the Resurrection of [[Jesus Christ]]'', by Bartholomew the Apostle. In the homily by Timothy, Abaddon was first named Muriel, and had been given the task by [[Yahweh|God]] of collecting the earth that would be used in the creation of Adam. Upon completion of this task, the angel was appointed as a guardian. Everyone, including the | Abaddon is given particularly important roles in two sources, a homily entitled "The Enthronement of Abaddon" by pseudo-Timothy of Alexandria, and the ''Book of the Resurrection of [[Jesus Christ]]'', by Bartholomew the Apostle. In the homily by Timothy, Abaddon was first named Muriel, and had been given the task by [[Yahweh|God]] of collecting the earth that would be used in the creation of Adam. Upon completion of this task, the angel was appointed as a guardian. Everyone, including the [[angel]]s, demons, and corporeal entities feared him. Abaddon was promised that any who venerated him in life could be saved. Abaddon is also said to have a prominent role in the Last Judgment, as the one who will take the souls to the Valley of Josaphat. He is described in the Book of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as being present in the Tomb of Jesus at the moment of the resurrection of Jesus. | ||
[[Category:Demons]] | [[Category:Demons]] | ||