A Book of Angels

By David Dailey

A Book of Angels was inspired by both the editors’ curiosity and knowledge of experiences documented in The Bible. Beautiful pictures are well integrated into the script.

It includes over 90 full-color illustrations and is written in English easily understandable by seventh graders. The illustrations make it appealing for all ages. The focus is on godly-angels and not those relating to the devil. In fact, the information is accurate and no false accounts or hearsay is included.

The basis comes from Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and some Islamic sources.

The proposed cover is of the choir of angels as conceived in splendid color by St. Hildegard of Bingen from the 12th Century.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Nov 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9798369410554

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Cover illustration: Choir of Angels by Saint Sister Hildegard um Bingen (Germany, b.

1098–d. AD 1179)

Back cover illustration by Gustave Dore’s Rosa Celeste based on Dante’s Paradiso.

Names:   Dailey, David A. F. N.

Subjects: Jesus Christ, Angels, Moses, St. Simon Peter, St. Augustine of Hippo, St.

Ambrose, St. Jerome, St. Paul (Saul), St. Gregory the Great, St. Isadore of Seville,

Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Francis de Sales, St.

Catherine, St. Joan of Arc, St. Gemma Galgani, St. Pope John XXIII, St. Pope John

Paul II, Pope Francis I, guardian angels, archangels, cherubim, seraphim, Thrones,

Dominions, Virtues, Powers, Principalities

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Rev. date: 10/28/2023

Book of Angels was inspired by both the editors’ curiosity and knowledge of experiences documented in The Bible. Beautiful pictures are well integrated into the script.

It includes over 70 full-color illustrations and is written in English easily understandable by seventy graders. The illustrations make it appealing for all ages. The focus is on godly-angels and not those relating to the devil. In fact, the information is accurate and no false accounts or hearsay is included.

The basis comes from Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and some Islamic sources.

The proposed cover is of the choir of angels as conceived in splendid color by St. Hildegard of Bingen from the 12th Century.

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A BOOK OF ANGELS

—with Seraphim, Cherubim, Ophanim,

Archangels, and Guardian Angels

St. Francis de Sales preached, "Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold

them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you."

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St. Francis de Sales

(1567–1622)

Intelligence and power are the principal attributes of angels that perform the will of God and praise Him.

As messengers, angels perform the will of God.

Wisdom, or pure intelligence, is what sets angels apart from other living beings.

This book will not discuss fallen angels but those following the will of God.

The editor D. A. F. N. Dailey was inspired by the works and

encouragement from the following religious leaders:

37455.png Reverend Father Ed Bohnert (Archdiocese of San Francisco)

37455.png Reverend Pastor Father Bert Chilson (Archdiocese of Denver)

37455.png Friar Father Christopher Fadok, OP (Dominican Order)

37455.png Pastor Dave Peterson (Presbyterian)

37455.png Reverend Pastor Jeff Carlson (Lutheran)

37455.png Reverend Msgr. Father John R. Coleman (St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church)

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1         Archangels

Michael

Gabriel

Raphael

Uriel

Sealtiel

Jegudiel

Barachiel

Jeremiel

Chapter 2         Nine Orders in the Choir of Angels

St. Augustine

The First Order (Triad) of Angels

Chapter 3         Seraphim, Angels Closest to God

Chapter 4         Cherubim, With Special Purposes

Chapter 5         Ophanim

Second Order of Angels

Chapter 6         Lordships/Dominions

Chapter 7         Strongholds/Virtues

Chapter 8         Authorities/Powers

The Third Sphere of Angels

Chapter 9         Principalities/Ruling Angels

Chapter 10       Protection and Intercession with God

Chapter 11       Angels as Guardians

Chapter 12       Angelic Encounters with Human Beings

Old Testament