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The [[Zohar]] describes Metatron as the "King of the angels" and associates the concept of Metatron with that of the divine name Shaddai. Zohar commentaries such as the ''Ohr Yakar'' by Moses ben Jacob Cordovero explain the Zohar as meaning that Metatron as the head of Yetzira. This corresponds closely with Maimonides' description of the Talmudic "Prince of the World," traditionally associated with Metatron, as the core "Active Intellect." | The [[Zohar]] describes Metatron as the "King of the angels" and associates the concept of Metatron with that of the divine name Shaddai. Zohar commentaries such as the ''Ohr Yakar'' by Moses ben Jacob Cordovero explain the Zohar as meaning that Metatron as the head of Yetzira. This corresponds closely with Maimonides' description of the Talmudic "Prince of the World," traditionally associated with Metatron, as the core "Active Intellect." | ||
In the Apocalypse of Zerubbabel, Metatron is not identified as Enoch. Instead he is identified as the [[Archangel Michael]]. The text also records that Metatron in gematria is the equivalent of Shaddai. While he also appears in other apocalyptic writings he is most prominent in the Apocalypse of Zerubbabel. In these writings he plays the role of heavenly interlocutor delivering knowledge about the coming messianic age. | In the Apocalypse of Zerubbabel, Metatron is not identified as Enoch. Instead he is identified as the [[Archangel Michael]]. The text also records that Metatron in [[gematria]] is the equivalent of Shaddai. While he also appears in other apocalyptic writings he is most prominent in the Apocalypse of Zerubbabel. In these writings he plays the role of heavenly interlocutor delivering knowledge about the coming messianic age. | ||
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The earliest account of Metatron within [[Islam]]ic scriptures might derive directly from the Quran itself. Uzair, according to Surah 9:30–31 venerated as a Son of God by Jews, is another name for the prophet Ezra, who was also identified with Metatron in Merkabah Mysticism. Islamic heresiologists repeatedly accused Jews for venerating an [[angel]] as a lesser god (or an Incarnation of God), especially for celebrating Rosh Hashanah. | The earliest account of Metatron within [[Islam]]ic scriptures might derive directly from the Quran itself. Uzair, according to Surah 9:30–31 venerated as a Son of God by Jews, is another name for the prophet Ezra, who was also identified with Metatron in Merkabah Mysticism. Islamic heresiologists repeatedly accused Jews for venerating an [[angel]] as a lesser god (or an Incarnation of God), especially for celebrating Rosh Hashanah. | ||
The name itself is attested early in Islam by Al-Kindi and Al-Masudi. In a Druze text about cosmology, he is mentioned among the canonical [[Archangel]]s in Islamic traditions. Al-Suyuti identifies him as the angel of the veil and only he knows about that which lies beyond. He is also frequently mentioned in the magical works by Ahmad al-Buni, who describes Metatron as wearing a crown and a lance, probably constituting the Staff of Moses. In other [[ritual magic|magical practices]], he is invoked to ward off evil jinn, devils, sorcerers and other magical threats. | The name itself is attested early in Islam by Al-Kindi and Al-Masudi. In a Druze text about cosmology, he is mentioned among the canonical [[Archangel]]s in Islamic traditions. Al-Suyuti identifies him as the angel of the veil and only he knows about that which lies beyond. He is also frequently mentioned in the magical works by Ahmad al-Buni, who describes Metatron as wearing a crown and a lance, probably constituting the Staff of Moses. In other [[ritual magic|magical practices]], he is invoked to ward off [[demon|evil jinn]], devils, [[magician|sorcerers]] and other magical threats. | ||
Ibn Hazm mentions that Jews, although regarding Metatron as an angel, would celebrate Metatron as a lesser god ten days each year, perhaps a reference to Rosh Hashanah in connection with Merkabah mysticism that Metatron took part on the creation of the world. | Ibn Hazm mentions that [[Judaism|Jews]], although regarding Metatron as an [[angel]], would celebrate Metatron as a lesser god ten days each year, perhaps a reference to Rosh Hashanah in connection with Merkabah mysticism that Metatron took part on the creation of the world. | ||
==Occult beliefs== | ==Occult beliefs== | ||
[[Occultist]] [[Éliphas Lévi]] believed the chiefs of the souls of the earth bear the name of Metatron Sarpanim, meaning "Metatron: prince of lights." He wrote the head of souls does not die, but is raised alive to heaven and Enoch was the first to be elevated to the rank of Metatron Sarpanim. | [[Occultist]] [[Éliphas Lévi]] believed the chiefs of the souls of the earth bear the name of Metatron Sarpanim, meaning "Metatron: prince of lights." He wrote the head of souls does not die, but is raised alive to heaven and Enoch was the first to be elevated to the rank of Metatron Sarpanim. | ||
The [[Coven of the Catta]] added Archangel Metatron at the zenith and [[Archangel Sandalphon]] at the nadir of their watchtower circle casting ritual. | From Lévi's perspective, Metatron was an honorific, indicating a state of enlightened existence, rather than a specific angel. He stated: "All Metatrons must have two reigns and they return to earth after having traveled through all the globes of our solar system. This is why the return of Enoch and Elijah will precede the second coming of [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]]." | ||
The [[Coven of the Catta]] added Archangel Metatron at the zenith and [[Archangel Sandalphon]] at the nadir of their watchtower circle casting [[ritual magic|ritual]]. | |||
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