“I know that there are more than the popular seven that most people know of,” I answered.“I know that there are actually sixteen Archangels, with Michael and Gabriel being the most popular.”
“What else?”he asked, his eyes alive with a swirling mist that Lazarus had warned me about.
“Archangels are superior to regular angels, and while angels have their own roles and responsibilities, Archangels are the protectors of mankind, and they are also the gateways between humans and the divine,” I answered.“And because they possess more power than regular angels, they are capable of providing protection, healing, and guidance on a larger scale.It’s the reason why people pray to Archangels during their most troubled times of need, they feel that they need something more than just mere praying can provide.”
“Very good,” he replied condescendingly.“Most people know of only Gabriel and Michael, but that is to be expected when you consider their positions in the hierarchy.”
“Well, when you consider that most people are seeking either strength or protection to get them through their time of need, it’d make sense,” I countered.
He leaned back in his chair, clearly satisfied with my answers so far.“And what can you tell me of Archangel Ramiel?”
“The Archangel that you profess to be, correct?”I asked, setting my notepad aside, feeling like I needed to focus to win whatever this was.
Bodhi nodded simply.“I do not profess to be him, Elisheva.Iamhim.”
“Archangel Ramiel serves as the patron of divine knowledge, and he was first mentioned in the book of Enoch,” I answered, refusing to let him intimidate me.“He is known as The Keeper of Secrets, and according to Jewish mysticism, he’s written down every sin that God has ever forgiven since the beginning of time.It is also said in Judaism that he, Metatron, and Sandalphon were the three angels who visited Abraham.”I leaned back in my seat, doing my best to ignore his swirling eyes.“In Christianity, he is associated with alchemy, magic, and astrology.”
With a knowing grin on his face, he asked, “What else?”
“In Kabbalah, he is associated with the divine mysteries of humanity, and he is said to be able to help you understand your past lives and the purpose of your life now.”
Leaning forward, then placing his arms on the table, he asked, “What else?”
“He and Archangel Raziel are one in the same, and he is also known as the Angel of Hope.His most prominent role is to care and restore harmony where it has been disturbed.He is also so powerful that he is referred to as the Thunder of God, and he is credited with instructing other Archangels.”
“What else, Elisheva?”
“He is also known as a fallen watcher, as having been a fallen angel during the war between God and Lucifer.However, he begged for forgiveness, restoring his rightful place back in Heaven, and having been a part of both Heaven and Hell, his knowledge is invaluable.”
He smirked as he leaned back in his chair again.“Ah, but you are leaving out one very important detail that I believe Dr.Copeland would love to learn, being as how he’s not as religiously devout as you appear to be.”
“If he chooses, he can also communicate with us in our dreams,” I said, and I didn’t have to look back at Lazarus to know that this little piece of information had hit him hard.
“So, let me finally tell you what it is that I know,” he said, and I had to ignore how much it bothered me that Lazarus wasn’t sitting next to me.For whatever reason, I felt like he needed to be with me for this, but I’d bite off my own tongue before showing any kind of weakness in this room.
“That’d be nice,” I replied coolly.
“As you know, the war between good and evil is a constant thing; something that has been around since the dawn of time,” he said, finally beginning his explanation for why he was here.“Now, as The Bible has shown us, there is always a poignant moment in time when something pivotal is going to take place, and God selects someone to rise up and fight for the greater good.”
“Which is why The Bible is riddled with many names, but only a few are remembered,” I surmised.“Such as Moses, Abraham, Daniel, and so forth.”
Bodhi nodded.“Well, Elisheva, you are God’s chosen soldier for what we are about to face next, and it is something that you’ve known since birth.”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” I automatically replied.
“It does not behoove you to lie to an Archangel, child,” he scolded.
“I’m not lying,” I semi-lied.“I really don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“I’m talking about the dreams that you had as a child,” he replied sternly.“They were not dreams, Elisheva.Your mind and soul were opened in a way that both good and evil were able to get through, and the only reason that you are still here with us today is because of Dr.Copeland.”
“What?”I choked out, my mind misfiring with denial.
“In every dream that you had, a little boy refused to let the others pull you into the darkness, always watching out for you, always protecting you,” he went on, and I immediately began shaking my head.“He always had his eyes on you, and when the demon’s touch dared to caress you, he was there to protect you.He has always been there to protect you.”
Even though there was no explanation as to how he could possibly know about the dreams, I still wasn’t going to give him a pass so easily.“That’s not true,” I told him.“I’ve only known Dr.Copeland for a few years, so if he was always protecting me, where was he most of my life?”
“You didn’t need protecting most of your life, Elisheva,” he pointed out.“He only showed up recently because you’re going to finally need his protection again.”
