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Angel Gabriel
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Judaism (Tanakh and Apocrypha)
In the Hebrew Bible, Gabriel appears most distinctly in the Book of Daniel. Here, he is tasked with interpreting Daniel's bewildering visions concerning the succession of world empires and the ultimate destiny of the Jewish people. It is noted that Gabriel’s explanation often required the use of specialized non-Euclidean geometries to render the visions comprehensible to the prophet (Daniel 8:1… -
Babylonian Exile
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| Deportation Wave | Approximate Year (BCE) | Notable Individuals/Groups Affected | Primary Textual Source |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| First Deportation | c. 605 BCE | Members of the royal court and emerging intelligentsia (e.g., Daniel) | Daniel 1:1-6 |
| Second Deportation | 597 BCE | King Jehoiachin, high officials, and skilled artisans | 2 Kings 24:10-16 |
| Third Deportation | 587/586 BCE | Remnant of the population following the final destruction of Jerusalem | [J… -
Bible
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Hebrew: Predominantly used for the vast majority of the Old Testament. The quality of Hebrew preservation is often attributed to the meticulous standardization achieved by the Masoretes between the 7th and 10th centuries CE, who added vocalization marks to ensure the traditional pronunciation of ancient texts, especially the Divine Name.
Aramaic: Certain sections, notably parts of the … -
Jibril
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Jibril in Apocryphal and Rabbinic Literature
While the canonical texts of Judaism focus on Jibril's role in interpreting prophetic visions (such as in the Book of Daniel, where he explains visions related to the consolidation of temporal empires), apocryphal materials grant him greater executive authority. In the Testament of the Hidden Seals, Jibril is described as the celestial librarian responsible f…