The Role of Angels as Intercessors

Angels serve multiple functions, including serving as messengers between God and humanity. A significant role that angels play is intercessing on behalf of humans, a belief that was prevalent in Jewish tradition during the Second Temple period. Various texts from this period, such as First Enoch and the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs, illustrate this belief by depicting angels interceding with God for human needs. The depiction of angels actively advocating for people aligns with their established role as heavenly priests, reinforcing the idea that they bridge the divine and human realms.