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[[File:Sandalphon Sigil.jpg|450px|thumb|Sigil of Archangel Sandalphon from the [[Echols Sigil Oracle]]]] | |||
'''Archangel Sandalphon''' (Hebrew: סַנְדַּלְפוֹן ''Sandalp̄ōn''; Greek: ''Σανδαλφών'' ''Sandalfón'') is an [[archangel]] in [[Judaism|Jewish]] and [[Christianity|Christian]] writings, although not in [[Bible|biblical scripture]]. Sandalphon figures prominently in the mystical literary traditions of Rabbinic Judaism and early Christianity, notably in the Midrash, Talmud, and Kabbalah and is generally seen as gathering prayers and passing them on to [[Yahweh|God]]. | '''Archangel Sandalphon''' (Hebrew: סַנְדַּלְפוֹן ''Sandalp̄ōn''; Greek: ''Σανδαλφών'' ''Sandalfón'') is an [[archangel]] in [[Judaism|Jewish]] and [[Christianity|Christian]] writings, although not in [[Bible|biblical scripture]]. Sandalphon figures prominently in the mystical literary traditions of Rabbinic Judaism and early Christianity, notably in the Midrash, Talmud, and Kabbalah and is generally seen as gathering prayers and passing them on to [[Yahweh|God]]. | ||
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The name Sandalphon may be related to the Hebrew word ''sandek'', a kind of godfather (corresponding to the tradition of a station held by Elijah with regard to evocation of the [[prophet]] in his capacity being protector of unborn children). It might also be derived from the Greek prefix ''sym-/syn-'', meaning "together", and ''adelphos'', meaning "brother"; thus approximately meaning "co-brother", since the modern Greek word for "co-worker", ''synadelfos'' (συνάδελφος), has these roots as seen in the [[Book of Revelation]], chapter 19, verse 10. This probably refers to Sandalphon's relationship to Metatron, although this derivation shows uncertain Semitic influences. | The name Sandalphon may be related to the Hebrew word ''sandek'', a kind of godfather (corresponding to the tradition of a station held by Elijah with regard to evocation of the [[prophet]] in his capacity being protector of unborn children). | ||
It might also be derived from the Greek prefix ''sym-/syn-'', meaning "together", and ''adelphos'', meaning "brother"; thus approximately meaning "co-brother", since the modern Greek word for "co-worker", ''synadelfos'' (συνάδελφος), has these roots as seen in the [[Book of Revelation]], chapter 19, verse 10. This probably refers to Sandalphon's relationship to [[Metatron]], although this derivation shows uncertain Semitic influences. | |||
French [[occultist]] Robert Ambelain interpreted Sandalphon's name as meaning "Praise of God." | French [[occultist]] Robert Ambelain interpreted Sandalphon's name as meaning "Praise of God." | ||
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Physical descriptions of Sandalphon vary depending on the source. He is uniformly depicted as extremely tall—he exceeds Hadraniel in height by a 500-year foot journey. During Moses' visit to the Third Heaven, he is said to have glimpsed Sandalphon and called him the "tall angel," though this legend dates to much later than the time of the Torah. | Physical descriptions of Sandalphon vary depending on the source. He is uniformly depicted as extremely tall—he exceeds Hadraniel in height by a 500-year foot journey. During Moses' visit to the Third Heaven, he is said to have glimpsed Sandalphon and called him the "tall angel," though this legend dates to much later than the time of the Torah. | ||
The Babylonian Talmud Hagigah 13b says Sandalphon's head reaches Heaven, which is also said of Israfil and of the Greek monster Typhon, with whom Sandalphon seems to have similar mythological roots. He is also described as being a member of the ''śārim'' (Hebrew: שָׂרִים "princes"), and a ''Hazzan'' (חַזָּן master of heavenly song). | The Babylonian Talmud Hagigah 13b says Sandalphon's head reaches [[Heaven]], which is also said of Israfil and of the Greek monster Typhon, with whom Sandalphon seems to have similar mythological roots. He is also described as being a member of the ''śārim'' (Hebrew: שָׂרִים "princes"), and a ''Hazzan'' (חַזָּן master of heavenly song). | ||
In the ''Greater Key of Solomon'', Sandalphon is designated "the left-hand feminine [[cherubim|cherub]] of the Ark of the Covenant". In the liturgy for Sukkot, he is credited with gathering the prayers of the faithful, making a garland of such prayers, and then "adjuring them to ascend as an orb to the supreme King of Kings." In the ''[[Zohar]]'' he is "chief of the Seventh Heaven." As [[Archangel Michael]] does, he carries on a ceaseless battle with [[Samael]] (perhaps [[Satan]]), an angel of evil. | In the ''Greater Key of Solomon'', Sandalphon is designated "the left-hand feminine [[cherubim|cherub]] of the Ark of the Covenant". In the liturgy for Sukkot, he is credited with gathering the prayers of the faithful, making a garland of such prayers, and then "adjuring them to ascend as an orb to the supreme King of Kings." In the ''[[Zohar]]'' he is "chief of the Seventh Heaven." As [[Archangel Michael]] does, he carries on a ceaseless battle with [[Samael]] (perhaps [[Satan]]), an angel of evil. | ||