The Book of Angels.The Book of Angels Todd Jordan, author Ruth Thompson For the writer of children's stories, see . Ruth Thompson (September 15, 1887 - April 5, 1970) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. Thompson was born in Whitehall, Michigan and attended the public schools. , L.A. Williams, and Renae Taylor, illustrators Sterling Publishing 387 Park Avenue South, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10016 1402738374 $17.95 1-800-805-5489 Stunningly illustrated throughout with full-color original artwork by popular fantasy artists Ruth Thompson, L.A. Williams, and Renae Taylor, The Book of Angels is a celebration of angelic beings as remembered in mythology, Biblical scripture, and historic visions. Written for lay readers and anyone curious to experience an overview of angelic beings, The Book of Angels covers the nine types of angels, portrays the notable angels of Michael, Raphael, Gabriel, Azriel, Uriel, and Lucifer (once called Samael) in depth. Relatively modern lore concerning angels, such as their presence in classical works such as John Milton's "Paradise Lost Paradise Lost Milton’s epic poem of man’s first disobedience. [Br. Lit.: Paradise Lost] See : Epic ", Dante Aligheri's "Divine Comedy Divine Comedy: see Dante Alighieri. Divine Comedy Dante’s epic poem in three sections: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. [Ital. Lit.: Divine Comedy] See : Epic ", and Wolfgang von Goethe's "Faust" is also contemplated with highlights. Yet the true mark of grace for The Book of Angels is unquestionably un·ques·tion·a·ble adj. Beyond question or doubt. See Synonyms at authentic. un·ques  tion·a·bil its artwork, from the two-page spread of Uriel unleashing destruction upon Hell itself to Michael doing battle against Lucifer in the form of a monstrous dragon. Highly recommended for its sheer visual beauty.
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