During the late Second Temple period (after the closure of the Hebrew Bible canon), Azazel came to be viewed as a fallen angel responsible for introducing humans to forbidden knowledge, as …

Jan 2, 2026 · Azazel, in Jewish legends, a demon or evil spirit to whom, in the ancient rite of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), a scapegoat was sent bearing the sins of the Jewish people. …

Sep 13, 2021 · Azazel plays the role of a deity in the biblical ritual of Yom Kippur, and in early interpretation, he played a central role as the initiator of sin and even the devil, or alternatively, …

May 13, 2024 · Azazel, in Jewish legends, is a demon or evil spirit to whom, in the ancient rite of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), a scapegoat was sent bearing the sins of the Jewish people.

Azazel is a term found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the book of Leviticus, and has been the subject of various interpretations and theological discussions. The term appears in the context …

AZAZEL ə zā’ zəl (עֲזָאזֵֽל). Three times in the ritual of the Day of Atonement (Lev 16:8, 10, 26) reference is made to one of two goats being consigned to Azazel. Uncertainty still attaches to …

Feb 28, 2022 · In the book of Enoch, Azazel is a fallen angel. He is a leader of other fallen angels and responsible for evil in the world. He has led so much destruction that the book encourages …

After Satan, for whom he was in some degree a preparation, Azazel enjoys the distinction of being the most mysterious extrahuman character in sacred literature. Unlike other Hebrew proper …

Azazel was either a mysterious desert demon to whom the ancient Israelites sacificed a scapegoat on the day of Yom Kippur, or else a rugged cliff upon which the scapegoat was cast …

Dec 16, 2024 · Azazel is a figure that has captured the imagination of many throughout history. Often depicted as a fallen angel, Azazel’s story is intertwined with themes of rebellion, sin, and …