Gabriel (archangel)
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 the Gospel of Luke and is especially worshipped in Islam. As an Angel of Revelation, he 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 reign as archangel lasted from 1510 - 1879 AD (Lit.:GA 245, p. 171). His domain is the lunar sphere and also represents the planetary stage of development of the Old Moon, which preceded the present development 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: 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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