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What is Angelophany?
Angelophany is often a term people use to describe the visible manifestation of angels
to mankind, but really should be understood as being the ability to perceive angels with
one or more of the five senses.
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Angels in both the Hebrew and Christian
Bibles often speak to mankind through
dreams and visions.
For example, many of the ancient prophets
found within the same literature recount
having great visions of the angelic while
being transported unto higher realms of
Spirit (heavens). Perhaps, this is why many
associate angelophany with only being
physical manifestations visible to the human
eyes.
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Angels typically are described having the form of men. In fact, in ancient literature they are
often mistaken for humans, only later to be revealed as possessing great wisdom and
might. Sometimes, angels are described as being visible light beings who provide
guidance, not unlike what one may read in near death experiences. This form of
angelophany (the NDE) is quite common.
Angels in various religions may be believed to play a role of intervention, messenger
(angel means "messenger"), healer, guide, miracle worker and protector. The role of
angels seems to vary dependent upon the situation or the religious belief.
Today, angelophany is not often described as contact through dreams and visions, but is
more often understood to be a one-time appearance during times of crisis in a person's
life. For example, should a person experience a mysterious visitor who brings help of
some sort (See: Mysterious Visitors Angel Stories), later the experience may be realized
as being a form of divine intervention. In other words, an angel intervened. Otherwise,
visitations by angels are currently not a commonly-held social belief.
Today, most people who claim to be in contact with angels, receive angelic messages
through either prayer or meditation. It is more rare for a person to have constant audible
contact with the angelic, though some gifted psychic-mediums do possess such an ability.
See: Angel Reader
Also See: Hear Angels?
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Angelophany Copyright 2009 Angels & Ghosts, LLC
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