Tim has created a series of angels who represent various aspects of the mission of the angels to mankind. This is his depiction of an angel that spreads the peace of God to those who will accept it. The dove is often used as a symbol of peace, as is the olive branch. Tim uses both symbols here. He also uses the heart, the symbol of love, the source of peace in the world. Love for one another leads to peace.
Further notes on Angels:
An angel is a supernatural being found in various religions and mythologies. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial beings who act as intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles of angels include protecting and guiding human beings, and carrying out tasks on behalf of God. Abrahamic religions often organize angels into hierarchies, although such rankings may vary between sects in each religion. Such angels may receive specific names (such as Gabriel or Michael), or titles (such as seraph or archangel). The word, "angel", has been extended to various notions of spirits or figures found in other religious traditions.
The theological study of angels is known as "angelology". Angels expelled from Heaven are referred to as fallen angels to distinguish from the heavenly host.
In fine art angels are usually depicted as having the shape of human beings of extraordinary beauty but no gender (until the 19th century at least).
They are often identified In Christian artwork with bird wings, halos, and light.
Further notes on Angels:
An angel is a supernatural being found in various religions and mythologies. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial beings who act as intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles of angels include protecting and guiding human beings, and carrying out tasks on behalf of God. Abrahamic religions often organize angels into hierarchies, although such rankings may vary between sects in each religion. Such angels may receive specific names (such as Gabriel or Michael), or titles (such as seraph or archangel). The word, "angel", has been extended to various notions of spirits or figures found in other religious traditions.
The theological study of angels is known as "angelology". Angels expelled from Heaven are referred to as fallen angels to distinguish from the heavenly host.
In fine art angels are usually depicted as having the shape of human beings of extraordinary beauty but no gender (until the 19th century at least).
They are often identified In Christian artwork with bird wings, halos, and light.
