The Angel of Death is one of the most recognizable symbols in western civilization. The skeletal grim reaper is instantly recognizable. What is the origin of the angel of Death? In this episode, I explore the most ancient personification of death in ancient Canaan, the rise of the angel of destruction in the Hebrew Bible / Old Testament, the Pale Rider of the Apocalypse, and the folklore as it is developed in rabbinic Judaism and early Islam.
Recommended Readings:
Coogan – Stories from Ancient Canaan – 978-0664232429
The Malakh HaMavek in Rabbinic Literature by Olivia Tucker – https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/179486.19?lang=bi
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