Jewish tradition holds that there are seven archangels named Gabriel, Jeremiel, Michael, Raguel, Raphael, Sariel, and Uriel. On the other hand, Islam believes in four archangels, namely, Jibril, Mikal, Izrail, and Israfil. Catholicism also believes in four archangels: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel.
What Does the Bible Say?
Aside from Michael, no archangel is mentioned in the Bible, nor do the Scriptures use the term “archangel” in the plural. The Bible describes Michael as the archangel, implying that he alone bears that designation.
Michael is clearly an outstanding angel. The book of Revelation shows that Michael wars with Satan and his demons and hurls them out of heaven. (Revelation 12:7-9) No other angel is portrayed as having such great power and authority over God’s enemies.
Who is Michael the Archangel?
According to the Bible, the name 'Michael' was applied to God's Son before he left heaven to become Jesus Christ and also after his return. For much more concerning the identity of Michael the Archangel, please see the informative, Bible-based articles below:
ARCHANGEL - Links to Information (INDEX; Watchtower Online Library)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200000345
MICHAEL (Archangel) - Links to Information (INDEX; Watchtower Online Library)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200273808
The Bible’s Viewpoint - Who Is Michael the Archangel? (g02 2/8 pp. 16-17; Watchtower Online Library )
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102002085
Who Is Michael the Archangel? (bh p. 218 - p. 219 par. 1; Watchtower Online Library )
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102005160
Is Jesus the Archangel Michael? (w10 4/1 p. 19; Watchtower Online Library)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2010250
MICHAEL (Insight-2 pp. 393-394; Watchtower Online Library)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200003035
Is Jesus Christ the same person as Michael the archangel? (Insight-2 pp. 393-394; Watchtower Online Library)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1101989240?q=archangel&p=par
What is an Angel? ( Insight-1 pp. 106-108; Watchtower Online Library)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200000277
What is the Archangel and is there more than one? ( Insight-1 p. 156; Watchtower Online Library)
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200000345
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Jehovah's Witnesses - Not the Only Ones Who Reason That Jesus is Michael the Archangel (Defend Jehovah's Witnesses)
http://defendingjehovahswitnesses.blogspot.com/2013/01/jehovahs-witnesses-not-only-ones-who.html
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102002085
Why Do Jehovah's Witnesses Conclude That 'Michael' is a Name For Christ in Heaven?
http://defendingjehovahswitnesses.blogspot.com/2013/04/why-do-jehovahs-witnesses-conclude-that.html
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