They're the stuff of legend—but also the focus of serious theological study! From the beginning of recorded history, people of all cultures have turned to angels for guidance, comfort, and inspiration. Here is an inspirational guide to the history, nature, and power of angels, and a summary of the roles they have played in the world's enduring religions. The attributes and qualities of approximately 50 angels are described, including archangels cited in the Jewish and Christian Bibles, as well as the planetary and zodiac angels. They include: Michael, conqueror of Satan as described in Genesis ... Gabriel, the angel in the New Testament who heralded the birth of Jesus ... Raphael, an angel of grace, also known as the Angel of Dawn ... Armisael, an angel of birth and death ... Zadkiel, a planetary angel and patron of lawyers ... and many others. Subsequent chapters describe guardian angels and prayers for summoning them, as well as assisting angels, angels of birth, death, grace, mercy, healing, and angels of the world. This volume offers a bonus in the form of six sealed pages containing rituals that readers can perform. They are intended to summon angels for important occasions, or for assistance at times of urgent need. The book features more than 150 beautiful, full-color illustrations.