The Fallen Host: Unveiling the Number of Angels Before Lucifer’s Rebellion

The Christian tradition speaks of the celestial hierarchy of heavenly beings, particularly the Archangels. While the Bible mentions names like Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, other sources and ancient texts provide a more detailed account. According to one such text, the numerical makeup of the heavenly host before the fall of Lucifer is a subject of intrigue and speculation.

The Archangels of the Heavenly Host

According to Christian theology, the Bible names a handful of Archangels. In the Book of Numbers 20:17, these are Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel. However, another, less known religious text, the Cosmo-Genesis (a collection of ancient texts), mentions a larger number of Archangels, including Amaley, Amacor, Apalcor, Apalco, Alco, Arago, and Azcarago. Following these names, the text introduces Becca, later known as Lucifer, who led the rebellion against the Most High. This account suggests there were at least eight Archangels before the fall of Lucifer.

In addition to these Archangels, there is mention of a unique figure, uniquely feared by evil spirits, known as MacMamitam, Amicameamitam, or Ortac. Another significant figure is Samael, the Angel of Death, later known as Satan, who was given the title “Satan” after being charged with managing the affairs of the fifth heaven, where he serves as the celestial prosecutor.

The Proportion of the Rebellion

Revelation 12:4 mentions the extent of Lucifer’s rebellion, stating, "And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven and did cast them to the earth." This implies that one-third of the celestial host joined Lucifer in his rebellion, while the majority remained loyal to the Almighty. While the Bible approximates the vast number of angels with the phrase "thousands of thousands," it does not provide a specific number. Revelation 5:11 describes the vastness of the loyal angelic host: "Then I looked and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands."

The Loss to the Father

The loss of one-third of God’s celestial children, as mentioned, is a significant theological concept. If we consider the Earth to be home to one trillion people, and this is just one of the planets, the scale becomes staggering. One-third of all divine children is a vast number, making it a significant loss.

Conclusion

The exact number of angels before the fall of Lucifer remains a topic of speculation and religious debate. Whether it is eight Archangels, or as many as thousands of thousands, the loss of one-third of the celestial host is a disruptive event in celestial history. This biblical narrative highlights the theological and spiritual importance of maintaining loyalty to the divine authority.

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