Angelology

The angelology (from the Greek angelos ἄγγελος " emissary " λόγος logos " word, doctrine ") is the doctrine of angels. It deals with existence and origin, nature and number of the angels and tries to systematics. It is traditionally a branch of theological dogma. But also esoteric and mystical teachings are called " angelology " that have nothing to do with theology.

Angels appear in different cultures and religions as a mediator between man and divinity. Angelology therefore not based in each case solely to the Christian faith, but can also be elements from Judaism, from the Kabbalah or the Greco-Roman and Germanic mythology and mysticism as well as from other areas of the esoteric included.

The doctrine of angels reached its greatest development and deepening of the Middle Ages. The Christian A systematizing attempt goes here mainly due to a copy of the Pseudo-Dionysius (short AD 500), which partly drew on older traditions and identified a hierarchy of angels with nine choirs of angels.

More on the topic can be found in the article angels.