Angel Abaddon The Destroyer
By James Donahue
Abaddon is described as one of the angels of death. He also is the angel that oversees the destruction of all beings on Earth. Consequently some perceive him as a fallen angel rather than a Heavenly servant. Artist concepts show Abaddon as a black angel with hooked wings and devilish features.
The Bible and other ancient writings refer to Abaddon. The name is found several times in the Book of the Revelation where he is described as the angel of the bottomless pit. Strangely this Biblical text also names Abaddon as the angel that binds Satan for one thousand years.
The Book of Job in the Old Testament also mentions Abaddon. He thinks this angel is Sheol (Job 26:6) and then Death (Job 28:22). Agrippa calls Abaddon the Prince of the Seventh hierarchy of demons who govern powers of evil, war, discord and destruction.
It is clear that this angel . . . or demon . . . is a very powerful spirit. All we can add at this point is that it is ugly work, but someone has to do it.
By James Donahue
Abaddon is described as one of the angels of death. He also is the angel that oversees the destruction of all beings on Earth. Consequently some perceive him as a fallen angel rather than a Heavenly servant. Artist concepts show Abaddon as a black angel with hooked wings and devilish features.
The Bible and other ancient writings refer to Abaddon. The name is found several times in the Book of the Revelation where he is described as the angel of the bottomless pit. Strangely this Biblical text also names Abaddon as the angel that binds Satan for one thousand years.
The Book of Job in the Old Testament also mentions Abaddon. He thinks this angel is Sheol (Job 26:6) and then Death (Job 28:22). Agrippa calls Abaddon the Prince of the Seventh hierarchy of demons who govern powers of evil, war, discord and destruction.
It is clear that this angel . . . or demon . . . is a very powerful spirit. All we can add at this point is that it is ugly work, but someone has to do it.