by JPA 

The Archangel Michael is viewed by all three major monotheistic religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam as being the greatest of all the Angels. The name Michael is of Chaldean origin where he was worshipped as a deity. The name Michael translates to “He who is as God.” It is interesting to note in Genesis 11:31 “ And Terah took Abram his son and Lot the son of Haran his sons son, Sarai his Daughter –in-law, his son Abram’s wife, and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran and dwelt there.” All three monotheistic religions can be traced back to Abraham and with the Chaldean Michael connection beyond Abraham. 

Michael is considered to be Chief of the Order of Virtues, “The Brilliant Shining Ones” the Angels of miracles, encouragement and blessings. Michael is also considered to be Chief of the Archangels, prince of presence and the Angel of righteousness, mercy sanctification and ruler of the seventh heaven. 

In ancient Persia Michael was called Beshter “Provider of sustenance for mankind”, a title also given to the Archangel Metatron who is credited with authoring Psalm 37:25. 

Michael is most noted as protector of both the living and the dead given the role of psychopomp “soul conductor” since the days of captivity. Most commonly rendered as winged with sword unsheathed and as a warrior of God and slayer of Satan, divine order triumphant over the chaaos of darkness. Michael is said to have appeared in World War 1 during battle at Mons when an overwhelmingly superior German army was inexplicably annihilated. Witnesses from the battle described a phantom army over the Allied lines, led by a resplendent argure on a white horse. 

It is foretold in Daniel 12: “And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince who standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: 

angels at work… 

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