This monograph explores the relationship between angels and humans during the late Second Temple and early Christian period (200BCE-100CE). The issue of the similarity of appearance between humans and angels is considered in the first part of the book. In the second part three topics are covered: humans and angels living together in communities, angels as recipients of human hospitality, and the possibility of human-angel hybrid offspring. This study provides insight into how the ancient Jews and Christians defined "angel," and it argues that a clear distinction was maintained between angels...
This monograph explores the relationship between angels and humans during the late Second Temple and early Christian period (200BCE-100CE). The issue ...