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* Bamberger, Bernard Jacob, (March 15, 2006). ''Fallen Angels: Soldiers of Satan's Realm.'' Jewish Publication Society of America. * Briggs, Constance Victoria, 1997. ''The Encyclopedia of Angels : An A-to-Z Guide with Nearly 4,000 Entries.'' Plume. . * Bunson, Matthew, (1996). ''Angels A to Z : A Who's Who of the Heavenly Host.'' Three Rivers Press. . * Cruz, Joan C. 1999. ''Angels and Devils.'' Tan Books & Publishers. . * Davidson, Gustav (1967)
A Dictionary of Angels: Including the Fallen Angels
'. Free Press. * Graham, Billy, 1994. ''Angels: God's Secret Agents.'' W Pub Group; Minibook edition. * Guiley, Rosemary, 1996. ''Encyclopedia of Angels.'' * Kreeft, Peter J. 1995. ''Angels and Demons: What Do We Really Know About Them?'' Ignatius Press. * Lewis, James R. (1995). ''Angels A to Z.'' Visible Ink Press. * Melville, Francis, 2001. ''The Book of Angels: Turn to Your Angels for Guidance, Comfort, and Inspiration.'' Barron's Educational Series; 1st edition. * Ronner, John, 1993. ''Know Your Angels: The Angel Almanac With Biographies of 100 Prominent Angels in Legend & Folklore-And Much More!'' Mamre Press. . {{Adam and Eve Angels in Christianity Angels in Judaism Archangels Individual angels Anglican saints

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