Keywords
divine sovereignty
Maimonides
Metatron
political theology
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Abstract
The figure of angels is present in Jewish biblical tradition and in Jewish intertestamental literature. Even though researchers speculate on the lack of a “Jewish angelology,” the angel figure plays a leading role in the administration of Heaven and Earth. From the characterization of the figure of the angels in Maimonides, this paper seeks to understand why he attempts to rationalize the angelology and the political-theological implications of that rationalization. Specifically, we are going to analyze the role of angels in the administration of the universe and their relationship with men, as well as their dispute with the heavenly power.
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