The Angel of Death - The Origins, History & Mythology of the Angel of Death

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[@gutterhalo]

Iambic pentameter

[@gutterhalo]

When you told me about the contour I was giving my son a time to her haircut and I was feeling very 16th century and are up in her dungeon that we had made for ourselves and I'm reading our tomes

[@Dadecorban]

I'm curious regarding the following question: how much was rare literacy in the bronze and early iron age the primary basis of what one might call "hard magic systems" (Tolkien used a soft magic system, Harry Potter is very hard) of early human civilization. Which seems to be the case based on the material you've provided, as I read it. That a Babylonian magic amulet might seem to possess no other characteristics other than writing saying "Get Out, Stay Away" seems to be trick of literacy being rare in and of itself rather than any sort of intricate engineering of the language or attempted alchemy in combination. A video on this, if it hasn't been done would be great.

[@AzazelSanteros]

I've NEVER heard the words, "Let me know if you want a video on..." from Esoterica & thought, "Oh, no, that would just be too much"- Yes, of course! Just assume we always want more! Thank you for your incredible work Dr. Sledge.

[@MarquisSmith]

I've been binge watching your content for the past few days. Making subjects as dense as esotericism accessable is a sign of a damn fine teacher indeed. Sincerest thanks, Dr Sledge.

[@Elochai_]

I was pleased to hear you mention Santa Muerte! Hopefully we could see an episode on her one of these days.

[@HiNinqi]

I would like to see this, too!

[@paulskimina925]

Yes yes yes! My santa candle is burning rn :)

[@coldhaven1233]

I would like to see this too!

[@stevenv6463]

Very fun lecture. I like that it goes from Canaanite mythology all the way to rabbinic lore.

[@SecretsOfScripture]

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[@justkiddin84]

May the bees and the insects prosper on their pollen, and eat their share only, and grow in numbers again. 🐝🦋🪲🦗♥️✌️

[@havokmusicinc]

What I gathered from this video: the Judaic angel of death is an overworked, reluctant day-worker who takes no joy in its duty and enjoys peace and quiet when off the job

[@TheEsotericaChannel]

angelic proletarian ;)

[@smokejaguar986]

Wow even the angel of death hates Mondays

[@sethdaniell1071]

@@havokmusicinc as I understand it, this is kind of how Death winds up in the Discworld series

[@flowerpt]

Terry Pratchett's self-aware rendition is rather masterful in its separation of fear and death.

[@justkiddin84]

Yes. His Death is very democratic and humanist. GNU, dear Sir Terry. You are missed.

[@sgtstull]

I'd be super excited for a Ba'al episode (tho I'm excited for every episode)

[@ravisukdeo4014]

BAAL is one of the most powerful and dreadful spirit that works in ISLAM.

[@babyyoda0U812]

Thank you for making this knowledge accessible to younger people who are just discovering their interest in the world. I'm completely captivated by your content.

[@thedecafe1]

Mr. I suck a you know what for a you know what…

[@mageillus]

12:03 it’s so important, it had to be mentioned twice!

[@TheEsotericaChannel]

called editing at 5am half awake :)

[@DarkMoonDroid]

@@TheEsotericaChannel I knew it had to be something like that. 😊 That's how glitches in the Matrix happen.

[@TheEsotericaChannel]

@@DarkMoonDroid Yep, 7 months old keeping you up at night and then editing at 5 am :)

[@DarkMoonDroid]

@@TheEsotericaChannel Oh, bless you. 🙏😪💙🪔

[@LoudWaffle]

Haha, I was weirded out when that happened, sure that I had somehow hit a button on the keyboard and rewinded.

[@ContradictoryNature]

1:00 "pranked by a couple of witty scholars" I'm glad to see Bill & Ted get their deserved acknowledgement.

[@justkiddin84]

😂

[@Laurenthekorean]

so stoked for this!

[@thedecafe1]

Mr. I suck a you know what for a you know what…

[@akidodogstar5460]

Sir, every time I watch your videos, you get more than one hearty belly-laugh from me, you are a comedian in disguise....😆

[@ennoia1371]

A video on Yahwism would be very interesting

[@anachronisticappalachian]

I think a synopsis of the entire history of which gods were worshipped, like a timeline, would be interesting.

[@christinevega9238]

It would be a mighty monumental compilement for sure

[@MrDalisclock]

I think it'd have to be like a tree then a line.

[@justkiddin84]

There is a channel here on YT that does timelines of every freaking thing, including esotericism. It’s called Useful Charts.✌️

[@happydayssunny7830]

One of the best channels out here ! 👍Thank you.

[@thedecafe1]

Mr. I suck a you know what for a you know what…

[@SciPunk215]

I'm so glad this channel exists !!

[@thedecafe1]

Mr. I suck a you know what for a you know what…

[@amandatracy6137]

I absolutely adore that there's a workaround where you ask for an audit.

[@BridgetteBentley]

I really enjoy your lectures! So great to hear the occult discussed on a historical level🙏🏽 so interesting

[@thedecafe1]

Mr. I suck a you know what for a you know what…

[@jonathanwade8313]

A video on early yahwism would be awesome. I've been reading up on that recently

[@yochanan770]

Definitely check out Religion for Breakfast

[@jonathanwade8313]

@@yochanan770 great channel!

[@bidensaidthenwordwithahard4838]

"yahwism" makes absolutely no sense. You're basically calling it "behold thy nail" and adding an ism to it. This guy doesn't know theology let alone language.

[@aul8819]

@@bidensaidthenwordwithahard4838 Kinda seems like your understanding of Yahweh is more of a personal/religious kind as opposed to the scholarly, factual kind. You’re probably not gonna have much luck evangelizing on one of Dr. Sledge’s videos.

[@justkiddin84]

@@bidensaidthenwordwithahard4838good way to look silly! If you had done a simple google, you would have been saved from looking….ignorant.

[@papal1ef]

Bedankt, Dutch for Thanks.

[@Dragulauraxx]

Santa muerte devotee here c; I was guided to watch this thank you so much bright blessings

[@thedecafe1]

😅

[@chantlive24]

Yes, very interested in the offer an introduction to the relationship between Bal and the ancient Israelites.

[@davidnagy1046]

oooh, i'm definietly interested in a Canaanite video! i've been interested in some of the reconstructionist movements for Canaanite religion, and also archeological finds on the whole thing!

[@thedecafe1]

Mr. I suck a you know what for a you know what…

[@chuckhainsworth4801]

From a Neo-Pagan with a recent Ostara celebration to a Jew at Passover: Enjoy the sacred and secular celebrations. Anyone care to join in a prayer to keep religious freedom at home?

[@majikulone3608]

I dont know much about the Angel of Death except my personal experience with this angel... in meditation, this angel appeared to me, showed me many levels, showed many things to come.... like a story book coming to life...very cool my second encounter with this Angel, II seen him casting a spell upon me, as I accepted this spell, lots of hands started coming from all over my vessel and removing what looked to be parasites. Not only did I feel refreshed but I feel that a lot that was bothering me, never came back into my experience. Much loves and appreciation for this Angel because this entity, killed parts of myself that was hindering me.

[@justbrian...]

This is exceptionally interesting. Was there something specific that prompted your visits from the angels? Were you in prayer or meditation? In a temple or in nature? Anything more you can share about your experience would be most welcome🙏

[@majikulone3608]

@@justbrian... So my awakening started, with AA Michael, hardcore atheist, and was visited by him and others, I got no visual experience from the beginning of my journey... I ended up making my way across the states, when I hit the streets of San Fran, a lot of things came to life there in meditation. First time seeing the Angel of Death in many meditation sittings. What prompted my journey though... one night I was visited by a UFO and a group of entities. made me question reality, and what is real. I am grateful for that night because it opened my mind to the endless possibilities. Scared the crap out of me, but it all happened for a reason, I'm more loving, caring and more peaceful then I have ever been. Spent years in the desert, finding myself, and learning to love myself and respect myself. I am so grateful.

[@ebihsiknahor3776]

been on a kick of ancient magic and religion in general as of recently so this channel was a really good find

[@thedecafe1]

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[@evans808274mc9la]

Please do one on ba'al and the rise of yahwism! The ugaritic ba'al cycle is $300! I find the canaanite pantheon fascinating. How does this relate to leviathan in the book of job?

[@TheEsotericaChannel]

Nice - yeah, that volume is crazy expensive. The book I have linked in the description has the Ba'al cycle in a good translation for much, much less. I may do an episode - it's fascinating stuff!

[@christopherdiedrich40]

@@TheEsotericaChannel do it 👿 😈 ...PLEASE!

[@changer1285]

@@TheEsotericaChannel yes plz do

[@delphinidin]

@@TheEsotericaChannel yes, i'd love to know more about the rise of Yahwism!

[@Matt-of2eq]

​@@feroxseneca8997 that is obviously not true in the way you claim just looking at context

[@br1qbat]

Yes, would love a Ba'al vid!

[@victoriaolson8985]

Wonderful!! Thank you, Dr Sledge!

[@thedecafe1]

Mr. I suck a you know what for a you know what…

[@pentegarn1]

YES! Would love to hear about the rise of Yahwism. I grew up around Xtians and it just says "God" in the English Bibles they use. I remember getting my hands on my first Tanakh and I was just floored by all the different names of God. Talk about feeling like the grow ups around you were feeding you bleached bread. lol

[@bidensaidthenwordwithahard4838]

Yahwism? TF are you even saying. No offence but people like you need to stay far far away from theology and religion. yhwh is a name that existed since exodus and even before that, translated from ancient Hebrew literally means "behold thy nail behold thy hand" a name that prophecied Jesus since the beginning of Zoroastrianism. Study scripture, don't fantasize it.

[@bidensaidthenwordwithahard4838]

@El Malakh Feo "I am that I am" is not what YHWH means.

[@bidensaidthenwordwithahard4838]

@El Malakh Feo and yahwism is not a term virtually used by all historians. the name YHWH was found once in Sumerian archives but it was plastered all throughout the lands of Canaan by the Jewish tribes on the way to the promised land after being liberated by God and Moses.

[@tanjadavids5809]

Yes, i would most certainly love an episode on Ba'al. Just look at Baalbek, this god is nearly erased. I would love to know how that happens, yet his structures remain, where are Yahwehs structures? Please do an episode on Baal. Thank you with much gratitude Dr. Tanja, from Namibia (southern Africa)

[@william6223]

Yes, Christopher Robinson I feel similarly.

[@IkeMann100]

Justin, your storytelling is spectacular!

[@mellie4174]

Yes please, i would absolutely love to hear about the rise of yahwisme! I've always been very curious how it happened and why and in response to what stimulus.

[@allpau6199]

I would love more lectures on ba’al!

[@rosepurdy6301]

I am so glad to see your popularity rising! Good for you! Also, good for me- it means that others share our interests! Nice to know there are still some folks interested in history, religion, and truth in general. Yaaaay! 🌍🧠💚

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[@Tekkon123]

Thanks!

[@ElBacanDelgado]

A video about Metatron would be interesting

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I am so glad that I found your channel. I always enjoy your videos so much.

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[@entheo302]

Baal casting +1 thunderbolts? Nice lol. Would love to see you do something on the occult/real world religion influences on D&D

[@williammartin7990]

Blessings Dr. Sledge!

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This an amazing channel! I just subscribed!

[@thedecafe1]

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[@popinoffatthef]

Bro thx for helping in shedding some light on the truth of things to help one be more spiritual and have a better understanding of the past.

[@kainmathews5489]

Love the D&D reference with the thunderbolt +1 ;)

[@kimberlygrubb4598]

Baal episode would be very intriguing!

[@jspencer3371]

I had a personal experience with the angel Azrael. Or at least I met her since my death was not permanent. Happened many years ago as a young man after I my experience of being buried alive 12 feet underground in a work-related accident. That changed my views on life. In a roundabout way, I gave my life and saved another. Maybe that’s why my experience was over the top for me.

[@BenevolentBees]

Thanks for doing this, Dr. Sledge. ☺️

[@thedecafe1]

Mr. I suck a you know what for a you know what…

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[@mikereilly7629]

THANK YOU, DOCTOR! Knowledge is priceless.All religion is a compilation of older belief systems, and when translated,the original meaning is lost.When I was 12 or so,I came across the TZADICUM, excuse any misspelling. Have always kept that in my mind, even when I fail at it.Glad I found your site,u make the arcanum accessible,

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[@greenman8859]

Of course I am biased on a Yahwism segment. Keep up the wonderful content!

[@JulioChavez-e8d]

At my time of need in my life when I layed injured and abandoned I had one request granted to me by a presence that loomed over my body. I asked why my rest had been disturbed and the response was infuriating, respect thy father and thy mother. I had no interest in bargaining with outside forces yet the presence remained. The conversation eventually lead to a forced confession, my heart responded and I was granted a sweet depiction of the story of a flood and the reason why my request was the description of love.

[@lowegoddess3062]

I’m rewatching . Thanks again Doc

[@larryc835]

Fascinating essay. Thank you.💯

[@michaeljarmo9244]

Fantastic and very well prepared and present

[@GrayGriffonKnight]

A fascinating breakdown of the cultural impact of "Death" as a personification within the judeochristian mythos.

[@MrDalisclock]

Yawehism is always fascinating to learn about

[@NGC-catseye]

Nothing like a good fast to encourage a teenage lad to be appreciative of life. Have you done a video of the ten plagues of Egypt? I heard that each plague lasted one month each... Thank you 🙏🌈🐕

[@thedecafe1]

Mr. I suck a you know what for a you know what…

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[@thearchangelofzizkov]

I thought for sure we’d get a metal reference in this one 😄 Such good work. Thank you!

[@TheEsotericaChannel]

Twas too easy

[@HistoryInMyHands]

Great content! I look forward to catching up with your playlist 👌

[@DarkMoonDroid]

Outstanding!

[@annhenry6056]

Brilliant

[@firewoman7722]

Yes on the 1st episode suggestion. Also, throw in some "Mal Verde" in with your future "Santa Muerte" episode

[@hungsu9204]

I discovered your channel two days ago and have been devouring it since. I would love to see your examination on the fast growing cult of Santa Muerte.

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Thank you we do appreciate you ! Everyone : " lettuce " be " dressing " Spring 2021 with changes worth the indurance we have mined from within ourselves

[@domenictersigni999]

again thanks fellow being sharing awareness and insight out loud

[@thetanpopsicle3824]

There is a Syriac disputation poem in which Death and Sn debate which is the stronger. It was publish by S.P. Brock, former Emeritus Reader in Syriac at Oxford.

[@alexanderkidonakis9185]

Thank you. This was very interesting and well done

[@xshanbo]

مَن كَانَ عَدُوًّا لِّلَّهِ وَمَلَائِكَتِهِ وَرُسُلِهِ وَجِبْرِيلَ وَمِيكَالَ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ عَدُوٌّ لِّلْكَافِرِينَ I think this the only verse in Quran mentioning an angle “by name” other than Gabriel🥀♥️

[@dancxjo]

YES! Tell us about Elijah!!!!

[@Warlanda]

12:06 and 12:33 are repeated; so we should pay extra attention to the statements about canine behavior and the appearance of the death angel?

[@thedecafe1]

😮

[@reutlevy8834]

such a well articulation and nice to the ear bless you for your clean and well-made content, Dr. Happy Passover, to all, and may we be free like the Israelites in Egypt

[@loucaporchocolate8501]

My dream is to read this subtitle in Portuguese because my English is not fluent. ☹️ Anyway, I love this channel. ♥ ️ ♥ ️ ♥ ️ Amazing content. 👏👏👏

[@thedecafe1]

Mr. I suck a you know what for a you know what…

[@prognosis8768]

There appears to be an error in editing, it seemed like a section was repeated using slightly different wording. Also, it the section talking about Ba'al, it sounded like you were referring to just one god named Ba'al. Weren't there actually many gods referred to as Ba'al, with the term Ba'al basically just meaning something like "lord"?

[@TheEsotericaChannel]

Yep - lots of Ba'al, this episode is specifically dealing with the character in the Ugaritic Ba'al cycle.

[@Radacai]

Phenomenal video friend

[@Alexandra-jm3cd]

All your content is so close to my heart! I would like to ask if you could recommend some resources regarding Anath. I am specifically interested in her and I can't seem to find too much information. Thank you .

[@thedecafe1]

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[@BenjaminNielson]

Great videos! Did you ever make a video about the Ba'al cycle/rise of Yahwism?

[@TheEsotericaChannel]

Not yet - need to

[@bloglivethehighve]

Oh ... and thank thee 🙏

[@johnhillyer1515]

Thank you, I will enjoy this season... You do the same... All the best! Be well!

[@sophiashekinah9872]

I did enjoy it. I was born on Dia de los Muertos, so I have kind of a fascination and healthy respect for it.

[@davidmckayii752]

Cool one. Thanks😊

[@demianalva6803]

Dearest Dr. Justin: Here in Mexico we have the prehispanic legacy of worshiping the angel of death. I, my self have a beautiful collection of art regarding this feature. Both prehispanic and modern. Most worshipers of the Santa Muerte have a doctrine similar to that of the Sabateans. Shabtai Tzvi sustaind that enlightenment would be achieved thru sin an inmoral conducts. Here, the cult of the Santa Muerte has the goal of being awarded in life with terrenial pleasures such as economic wealth, social acceptance and respect. That is, in it's inner core. For, new sects of drug dealers take it to the highest level of violence and social degradation. Any ways... others (the fewer) like me, preserve this cult sincretized with cristianity as a way of showing the Angel of death that he is welcome to proceed when ever the supreme wills it. For that, the good deads have to be practiced every day so that, when the time of being slayn by the obsidian fire, we can turn around and celebrate a life of righteusness and compation. Never expecting compation from the angel of death, for the pain of the obsidians fire is the only purification way for trancsending.

[@veenorbury1429]

This was awesome! I'd love to hear more about the Baal cycle, Yahwism, and Santa Muerte!

[@thedecafe1]

Mr. I suck a you know what for a you know what…

[@thedecafe1]

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[@mitutoyo34]

"Death is the way of the world" makes perfect sense...

[@emilioalvarez8107]

Great teaching Dr.

[@seanpatrick4155]

Wonderfully done.

[@miskatonic6576]

I would have loved to have had some reading suggestions in this segment.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

A silent reading suggestion of two at the bottom of the episode's blurb? The accessible Sefaria link and a history. Wish there were more as well with titles that intrigue!

[@cherubinic1761]

Great episode!

[@comradebailey8962]

Though it is technically a newer spiritual movement, I much look forward to an episode on the history of Santa Muerté for it's unique organic growth and origins.

[@thedecafe1]

Mr. I suck a you know what for a you know what…

[@anonz975]

Any man that says "non-human animals" is a good person in my book.

[@mephisto136]

Great episode kind sir...I was also wandering if you could go into depth about abaddon...and all that surrounds the archetype of this entity

[@jarodshaffer9969]

Just found this channel today while searching gnostic theology. Really enjoying the channel. Have you already or are you interested in discussing the apocryphal depictions of Angels and lesser known biblical mythology?

[@cornsyruptrucker]

I love the name “Asrael”. I don’t know why I just do. I found your channel from Filip’s channel, love the content 😃

[@changer1285]

Yes! To the Ba'al cycle and rise of yawism

[@thornsilverhollysong1715]

Loved the +1 thunderbolt vs Yahwism. I was interested in this video because my Patron God (Gwyn ap Nudd) is, as I experience Him, a Divine Psychopomp / Lord of the Dead, and it's neat to see other ideas of death-associated beings, or Death personified as it were. (One of my favorite is Death from the Sandman.) One interesting thing that myself and other modern devotees of Gwyn have found, is that He's rather invested in keeping people *alive*--He's saved my life, and others have said similarly--and also, very much shows a sense of humor. (One of the ways I see Him is almost exactly looking and acting like Jareth from Labyrinth, and I'm not certain that film wasn't Divinely inspired. XD) As a godspouse (kind of like a Pagan nun? but gender neutral and not celibate necessarily), I have a rather close relationship with Gwyn, and He's taken a big role in helping me rebuild my life after recent low periods, and reach the place I want to be. It could be considered rather interesting that a Death God not only seems to be saving people, but also (in my case, and others I've heard from) leading them towards a much healthier and happier quality of life. So, hearing that the Angel is said to sometimes teach people how to avoid them, and also to have a sense of humor at times, was really fascinating! If they ever start giving advice on doing your taxes or learning a new language though, that would be really something.

[@janTesika]

which mythos is this? the name sounds celtic somehow, I'm thinking maybe Welsh because of the /y/ vowel?

[@nolancoates4856]

Very interesting 🤔💂‍♂️⭐ Thanks.

[@independentchristian2414]

Shocked 😲

[@SapphireAviles]

I’m very interested in a future episode of Ba’al.

[@ThisTrainIsLost]

I find it interesting how a scholar and scholarship overall, is depicted. We tend to think of scholars as people who are constantly reading, building up their personal wells of knowledge. We less often see scholars as writers, though at least some must in order to give their brethren material to consume and propagate.

[@JoeMooney]

I find your KZbin page fascinating.....but I've had to do some background study to "keep up"....

[@OAlchemAzyl]

My first time here....I’m very interested, thank you

[@drjohndee4322]

I just watched this a second time great video ! .... Loved the dnd reference +1 thunderbolt 😂

[@TheEsotericaChannel]

Yeah, the D&D references are strong with this channel

[@drjohndee4322]

@@TheEsotericaChannel ROFL I noticed !

[@HiNinqi]

If you can, I'd like to see the video you're considering around 5:35!