Fallen Angels: A Mythological Exploration of the Origins of Evil
Explore the origins and meanings of the fallen angels myths in Judeo-Christian tradition and their implications for the problem of evil.
Fallen Angels are those who rebelled against God and were thrown out of Heaven. The term ‘fallen angel’ is not found in the Hebrew Bible or New Testament but the mythology was known within Second Temple Judaism, with the primary source being the non-canonical Book of Enoch. The Book of Revelation also refers to the myth, describing the great dragon thrown out of Heaven after being defeated in the War in Heaven by Michael and his army of angels. Read articles about fallen angels below.
Satan
Satan is the title of the devil, the chief adversary of Jesus and mankind in Christian traditions.
Mastema
Mastema is another name for Satan in the Book of Jubilees and other non-biblical texts.
Book of Enoch
The Book of Enoch is a non-canonical Jewish work attributed to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah. The book is thought to date to about 300 BC and includes a detailed account of the fall of the angels in its section, the Book of the Watchers.
The Book of Enoch and the Pseudepigrapha
Brief introduction to ancient texts not found in the Bible like the Book of Enoch.
Lucifer
Lucifer was once one of the Seraphim who rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven.
Nephilim in Genesis and Deuteronomy
Sons of God, Sons of Israel, the Nephilim, the Rephaim, and the Flood Myth