The Ancient Tradition of Angels: The Power and Influence of Sacred Messengers

by Normandi Ellis, Jean Houston (Foreword), Lynn Andrews (Foreword)

An in-depth study into the mystery and purpose of angels

• Explains that angels are beings of light consciousness, here to help our individual and planetary cosmic evolution

• Explores angels from Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths, Hinduism and Buddhism, the beliefs of ancient Egypt, Yezidism, and Zoroastrianism as well as what Theosophists, Kabbalists, Sufi masters, Eastern gurus, and modern mystics like Edgar Cayce have recounted about angels

• Examines contemporary angelic encounters, including the author’s own interactions with angels, and also looks at the purpose of dark angels and fallen angels

From the divine messengers of Western traditions to the devas of Eastern traditions to the meleks and spirit beings found along the Silk Road, angels are one of the unifying themes of theology worldwide. But what is an angel, and why do they contact us, believers and nonbelievers alike?

In this in-depth study into the mystery and purpose of angels, Normandi Ellis looks at the angelic dimensions of spiritual traditions around the world—from the ancient past to present day. She explores well-known angels from Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths, the Hindu devata and Buddhist spirit beings, the spirit beings of ancient Egypt, the Peacock Angel of Yezidism, and the yazatas of Zoroastrianism. She compares angelic visions from medieval Christians like Thomas Aquinas and John of Damascus with what Theosophists, kabbalists, Sufi masters, Eastern gurus, and modern mystics like Edgar Cayce have recounted about angels. She looks at dark and fallen angels and their role in the grand cosmological plan. Quoting from sacred traditions, narrative myth, and contemporary angelic encounters, including her own personal interactions with angels, the author clarifies the divergent aspects of angelic beliefs but also reveals the common points shared by all traditions.

Ellis shows how, in whatever guise they appear, angels are messengers. She explains that angels are beings of light consciousness, part of the universal life force that connects all beings. And not only are angels actively helping in our planet’s cosmic evolution, they also help us see our own place in the cosmic plan.

Genres: Spirituality

280 pages, Paperback

Published March 7, 2023

About the author

Rev. Normandi Ellis is an archpriestess of Isis through the Fellowship of Isis, is a Spiritualist minister, clairvoyant, astrologer and author of 13 books of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and essay. She facilitates trips through the sites of ancient Egypt. You may contact her through her website www.normandiellis.com. Please keep checking back for further information on workshops, lectures, and publications.

Reviews

[P.K. Butler · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Ancient Tradition of Angels takes a sweeping look at how various religions and cultures understand and/or interactive with angels. For instance, we find chapters associated with Western Traditions, Eastern Traditions, Silk Road Traditions as well as commentary on Dark Angels and Human and Angelic Interactions. The breadth of survey is wide, interesting, and illuminating. Necessarily, the content cannot go deeply, but I found adequate information (and resources) to spend a lifetime investigating.

Without a background on angelic traditions, the reader might find the consistent comparison among Judeo-Christian, Islamic, Hindu, and Buddhist, and other religions at times confusing. At least, I did. But this is where further study comes in for those interested. And I'm interested . . . now.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was interesting to read through. It talks about how other religions view angels and shares stories from various religions.