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[[File:Ghent Altarpiece F - Archangel.jpg|thumb|Gabriel, the '''Angel of the Annunciation''', on the [[Wikipedia:Ghent Altarpiece|Ghent Altarpiece]]]] | [[File:Ghent Altarpiece F - Archangel.jpg|thumb|Gabriel, the '''Angel of the Annunciation''', on the [[Wikipedia:Ghent Altarpiece|Ghent Altarpiece]]]] | ||
'''Gabriel''' ({{HeS|גַּבְרִיאֵל}} "God is strong", {{Arabic|جبريل}} ''Djebrail'' or '''Jibril''') is the second of the four main [[ | '''Gabriel''' ({{HeS|גַּבְרִיאֵל}} "God is strong", {{Arabic|جبريل}} ''Djebrail'' or '''Jibril''') is the second of the four main [[Archangel]]s and one of the seven primary Archangels assigned to the [[planetary spheres]]. He is mentioned in the [[w:Bible|Bible]] in the [[w:Book of Daniel|Book of Daniel]] and in the [[w:Gospel of Luke|Gospel of Luke]] in connection with the [[Annunciation|Annunciation of the Lord]]. He is especially worshipped in [[w:Islam|Islam]] as an '''Angel of Revelation''' who inspired [[w:Muhammad|Muhammad]] in the recording of the [[w:Quran|Quran]]. | ||
Gabriel is associated with the powers of childbirth and is often depicted in visual art in female form. He is regarded as a messenger of God and is often also seen as an interpreter of visions. Gabriel's last [[archangel regency]] lasted from 1510 - 1879 AD {{GZ||245|171}}. His dominion is the [[lunar]] sphere which also represents the planetary stage of of the [[Old Moon]], which preceded the present evolution of the [[Earth]]. He thus also has a special relationship to the [[astral body]] of [[man]], which was formed at that time. According to Catholic tradition, Gabriel stands in the north before the Throne of God. According to [[Rudolf Steiner]], on the other hand, he stands in the south as a sublime, loving figure; in the north stands [[Uriel]] instead. | Gabriel is associated with the powers of childbirth and is often depicted in visual art in female form. He is regarded as a messenger of God and is often also seen as an interpreter of visions. Gabriel's last [[archangel regency]] lasted from 1510 - 1879 AD {{GZ||245|171}}. His dominion is the [[lunar]] sphere which also represents the planetary stage of of the [[Old Moon]], which preceded the present evolution of the [[Earth]]. He thus also has a special relationship to the [[astral body]] of [[man]], which was formed at that time. According to Catholic tradition, Gabriel stands in the north before the Throne of God. According to [[Rudolf Steiner]], on the other hand, he stands in the south as a sublime, loving figure; in the north stands [[Uriel]] instead. | ||
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Gabriel (Hebrew: גַּבְרִיאֵל "God is strong", Arabic جبريل Djebrail or Jibril) is the second of the four main Archangels and one of the seven primary Archangels assigned to the planetary spheres. He is mentioned in the Bible in the Book of Daniel and in the Gospel of Luke in connection with the Annunciation of the Lord. He is especially worshipped in Islam as an Angel of Revelation who inspired Muhammad in the recording of the Quran.
Gabriel is associated with the powers of childbirth and is often depicted in visual art in female form. He is regarded as a messenger of God and is often also seen as an interpreter of visions. Gabriel's last archangel regency lasted from 1510 - 1879 AD (Lit.:GA 245, p. 171). His dominion is the lunar sphere which also represents the planetary stage of of the Old Moon, which preceded the present evolution of the Earth. He thus also has a special relationship to the astral body of man, which was formed at that time. According to Catholic tradition, Gabriel stands in the north before the Throne of God. According to Rudolf Steiner, on the other hand, he stands in the south as a sublime, loving figure; in the north stands Uriel instead.
„In the direction of the south stands the one who is connected with the development of the Old Moon. In the silvery white light his being shines. A sublime, loving figure, he is called by the name of Gabriel.“ (Lit.:GA 265, p. 337)
Literatur
- Rudolf Steiner: Anweisungen für eine esoterische Schulung (Sonderausgabe), (GA 245) (1993), ISBN 3-7274-5515-2 pdf archive.org
- Rudolf Steiner: Zur Geschichte und aus den Inhalten der erkenntniskultischen Abteilung der Esoterischen Schule von 1904 bis 1914, GA 265 (1987), ISBN 3-7274-2650-0 English: rsarchive.org German: pdf pdf(2) html mobi epub archive.org
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References to the work of Rudolf Steiner follow Rudolf Steiner's Collected Works (CW or GA), Rudolf Steiner Verlag, Dornach/Switzerland, unless otherwise stated.
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