Role of angels in management of world in Quran and Bible

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

Ph.D student of Sciences of the Quran and Hadith, Islamic Azad University Science and Resaearch Branch, Tehran

Abstract

Holy Quran introduces angels as managers of entire world in a
monotheistic manner. Based on Holy Quran they have different
actions and are catalyst of God. In Holy Bible, some of the
ideas related to role of angels are similar to Holy Quran; but in
many cases, it shows different or even contradictory
description. So it can not demonstrate a right quide to real role
of angels. In this study, researcher tries to compare this issue
from the aspects of linguistic lexicography and commentary.
Also it aims to explain Muslim, Christian and Jewish scholars'
views related to it comprehensively, especially the eternal
capacity of the role of angels in management of the world.

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