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The seven archangels mentioned in the [[Bible|New Testament]] (or four - the traditions differ but always include Michael) were associated with the branches of the menorah, the sacred seven-branched lampstand in the Temple as the seven spirits before the throne of God, and this is reflected in the Revelation of John 4:5 ("From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings and peals of thunder, and before the throne were burning seven torches of fire, which are the seven spirits of God" - ESV). | The seven archangels mentioned in the [[Bible|New Testament]] (or four - the traditions differ but always include Michael) were associated with the branches of the menorah, the sacred seven-branched lampstand in the Temple as the seven spirits before the throne of God, and this is reflected in the Revelation of John 4:5 ("From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings and peals of thunder, and before the throne were burning seven torches of fire, which are the seven spirits of God" - ESV). | ||
Michael is mentioned explicitly in [[Book of Revelation|Revelation 12:7-12]], where he does battle with [[Satan]] and casts him out of heaven so that he no longer has access to God as accuser (his formal role in the Old Testament). The fall of Satan at the coming of [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]] marks the separation of the New Testament from [[Judaism | Michael is mentioned explicitly in [[Book of Revelation|Revelation 12:7-12]], where he does battle with [[Satan]] and casts him out of heaven so that he no longer has access to God as accuser (his formal role in the Old Testament). The fall of Satan at the coming of [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]] marks the separation of the New Testament from [[Judaism]]. In Luke 22:31 Jesus tells Peter that Satan has asked God for permission to "sift" the disciples, the goal being to accuse them, but the accusation is opposed by Jesus, who thus takes on the role played by [[angel]]s, and especially by Michael, in Judaism. | ||
Michael is mentioned by name for the second time in the Epistle of Jude, a passionate plea for believers in Christ to do battle against [[heresy]]. In verses 9-10 the author denounces the heretics by contrasting them with the Archangel Michael, who, disputing with Satan over the body of Moses, "did not presume to pronounce the verdict of 'slander' but said, 'The Lord punish you!'" | Michael is mentioned by name for the second time in the Epistle of Jude, a passionate plea for believers in Christ to do battle against [[heresy]]. In verses 9-10 the author denounces the heretics by contrasting them with the Archangel Michael, who, disputing with Satan over the body of Moses, "did not presume to pronounce the verdict of 'slander' but said, 'The Lord punish you!'" | ||
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==Occult traditions== | ==Occult traditions== | ||
[[File:Michael.png|400px|thumb|Archangel Michael's summoning sigil, made according to Kabbalistic instructions]] | [[File:Michael.png|400px|thumb|Archangel Michael's summoning [[sigil]], made according to Kabbalistic instructions]] | ||
In [[occult]] traditions, Michael's letter is ''Hod''. The direction he rules is south, and his primary element is fire. In [[astrology]], he is linked to the planet [[Mars]] and the [[Sun]] as well as the signs of [[Aries]], [[Leo]], and [[Sagittarius]]. He is the governing archangel of Sunday. | In [[occult]] traditions, Michael's letter is ''Hod''. The direction he rules is south, and his primary element is fire. In [[astrology]], he is linked to the planet [[Mars]] and the [[Sun]] as well as the signs of [[Aries]], [[Leo]], and [[Sagittarius]]. He is the governing archangel of Sunday. | ||
The angelology of Pseudo-Dionysius, which was widely read as of the 6th century, gave Michael a rank in the [[hierarchy of angels]]. Later, in the 13th century, others such as Bonaventure believed that he is the prince of the [[Seraphim]], the first of the nine [[angel|angelic]] orders. According to Thomas Aquinas | The angelology of Pseudo-Dionysius, which was widely read as of the 6th century, gave Michael a rank in the [[hierarchy of angels]]. Later, in the 13th century, others such as Bonaventure believed that he is the prince of the [[Seraphim]], the first of the nine [[angel|angelic]] orders. According to Thomas Aquinas, he is the prince of the last and lowest choir, the [[angels]]. Robert Ambelain and [[Robert Fludd]] place him over the choir of [[Virtues]], which seems to have become the consensus for most [[occultist]]s. | ||
===''Testament of Solomon''=== | ===''Testament of Solomon''=== | ||