angelic hosts
1angelic — an|gel|ic [ænˈdʒelık] adj 1.) looking good, kind, and gentle or behaving in this way ▪ She had an angelic smile, but a dreadful temper. 2.) connected with angels ▪ the angelic hosts >angelically [ kli] adv …
2Christian angelic hierarchy — The Assumption of the Virgin by Francesco Botticini at the National Gallery London, shows three hierarchies and nine orders of angels, each with different characteristics …
3Angels — Angels † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Angels (Latin angelus; Greek aggelos; from the Hebrew for one going or one sent ; messenger). The word is used in Hebrew to denote indifferently either a divine or human messenger. The Septuagint… …
4ANGELS AND ANGELOLOGY — ANGELS AND ANGELOLOGY. The entry is arranged according to the following outline: bible terminology angels as a group the angel of the lord in the hagiographa silence of the prophets ezekiel and zechariah daniel apocrypha among the jewish sects… …
5Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …
6KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… …
7Basilides — • The earliest of the Alexandrian Gnostics, a native of Alexandria and flourished under the Emperors Adrian and Antoninus Pius, about 120 140 • Martyrs bearing this name are mentioned in the old martyrologies on three different days, namely, on… …
8The Book of Enoch — The Book of Henoch (Ethiopic) † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Book of Henoch (Ethiopic) The antediluvian patriarch Henoch according to Genesis walked with God and was seen no more, because God took him . This walking with God was… …
9Tree topper — A tree topper is a decorative star, angel or other item which is placed on the crown of a Christmas tree. The most popular tree topper is the angel, followed by the star. If viewed in a Christian context, the tree topper usually signifies the… …
10Christian architecture — Church Architecture from 1180C.E to 1700C.E Since before the 4th century C.E., Christians have come together to worship in a building dedicated to that purpose. According to the New Testament, the practice of meeting together is an important part …
