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New Book Reveals Insights Into Angels

Everyone seems to have a view about angels – according to a new book (Angels, A History) published this month by Prof David Albert Jones, Academic Director in the School of Theology, Philosophy, and History at St Mary's University College, Twickenham.

Published by Oxford University Press, Angels looks at their role in theology, philosophy and popular culture.

From scripture to cinema, Jones offers a sweeping, accessible introduction to who angels are and how, in cultures past and present, they teach us much about humanity.

Focusing on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, he examines how angels have been imagined and explained, and why they continue to captivate us.

Jones explores the classical discussion--what they are made of, when they came to be, how many there are, and whether anyone ever did ask how many could dance on the head of a pin. He names the archangels, surveys the different hierarchies, and examines how they have changed over time.

Previous books include Approaching the End: A Theological Exploration of Death and Dying, The Soul of the Embryo, and An Introduction to the Catholic Faith.