{Angels and Archangels}[14th August 1988]

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There is an implication, if my interpretation* of these dreams** is correct, that Archangels tend to act individually, and Angels collectively; and indeed that would fit the title ‘Arch’, ie chief, superior,*** since they are likely presumably to be chief over more Angels. It also fits appearances recorded in the Bible, if I recall correctly, in a general sort of way: Angels may appear singly, often collectively; Archangels rarely appear together, if ever, and certainly to the best of my recollection never act collectively: they always have separate functions.

‘Angel of God’, incidentally, appears originally to have meant a manifestation of God himself in human form, which fits in with the fluidity of the Ophanim**** through their hierarchy. (I am trying to use the word ‘Ophanim’ for the collective Wheel of Angelic beings, so as to avoid confusion with the nearest Degree to us, [ie] the Angels.)

*[See eg last previous entry]

**[[Redbook5:275-276][19880814:1130]{Two Dreams: Of swimming with fair-haired girls}[14th August 1988],ff]

***(But ‘Arch’ used to mean Original, First)

****(The singular is Ophan (a Wheel) (per Young’s Concordance))

[See Redbook5:302-303][19880817:(am)b]{Angels and Archangels (2)}[17th August 1988]]

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