Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-248) and index.
Thinking biblically about angels -- Angels and the uniqueness of God -- Angels and the mystery of creation -- Angls and the triune God -- The fallen angel -- Principalities and powers -- Holy angels as messengers and militants -- Angels and the fellowship of heaven.
"Recent years have brought an unexpected revival of popular interest in angels. But who are angels, and what is their nature and purpose in the biblical scheme of things? Are the biblical stories to be taken literally or symbolically, or should they be relegated to another day and age? How have the great theologians of the church regarded the angels? And most important, what are the nature and role of angels in God's cosmos and his redemptive plan?" "Stephen Noll answers these questions in this detailed exploration of angels in the tapestry of Scripture. Here is a biblical-theological study of angels, Satan and the powers that fills a significant gap and will command the attention of serious students of Scripture."--Jacket.