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Everyone loves angels, those adorable, cuddly, invisible, flying beings with fluffy white wings depicted throughout culture in music, art, literature, cartoons, and movies. Speaking of movies, among ...

Genesis 6 introduces the Nephilim—mysterious figures described as “heroes of old, warriors of renown.” This video unpacks centuries of interpretations across Jewish and Christian traditions, tracing ...

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Whether they stare austerely from stained-glass windows in churches or sit among the collectibles in Hallmark stores, angels are a ubiquitous part of American popular culture. In this combination of ...