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  1. www.gotquestions.org › book-of-TobitWhat is the book of Tobit? - GotQuestions.org

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apocrypha means “hidden,” and Deuterocanonical means “second-listed.” Books of the Apocrypha were generally written in the roughly 400 years between the composition of the books in the Old and New Testaments, the so-called intertestamental period. Tobit is one of 12-15 books generally recognized as comprising the Apocrypha.

  2. www.learnreligions.com › how-does-archangelArchangel Raphael Heals People in the Bible's Book of Tobit

    • Expressing Thanks For A Job Well Done
    • Revealing His True Identity
    • Praising God

    The Book of Tobit describes how Raphael directs Tobias to use an ointment made from a fish to heal his father Tobit's blindness and how Raphael guides Tobias to scare away the demon that had been tormenting Sarah. By chapter 12, Tobias still thinks that the wise and mysterious stranger accompanying him on his journey is a man. But when Tobias and T...

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    The story continues in Tobit 12:7-15, where Raphael finally reveals his identity to Tobit and Tobias. Raphael says: "It is right to keep the secret of a king, yet right to reveal and publish the works of God as they deserve. Do what is good, and no evil can befall you. Prayer with fasting and alms with uprightness are better than riches with iniqui...

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    Then, in chapter 12, verses 16 to 21, the Book of Tobit describes how Tobit and Tobias reacted to what Raphael had just told them: "They were both overwhelmed with awe; they fell on their faces in terror." But the angel said, 'Do not be afraid; peace be with you. Bless God forever. As far as I was concerned, when I was with you, my presence was not...

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  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Raphael_(archangel)Raphael (archangel) - Wikipedia

    Raphael (UK: / ˈ r æ f eɪ ə l / RAF-ay-əl, US: / ˈ r æ f i ə l, ˈ r eɪ f-/ RA(Y)F-ee-əl; "God has healed") [a] is an archangel first mentioned in the Book of Tobit and in 1 Enoch, both estimated to date from between the 3rd and 2nd century BCE.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Book_of_TobitBook of Tobit - Wikipedia

    Rembrandt: Tobit Accusing Anna of Stealing the Kid (1626) The Book of Tobit (/ ˈ t oʊ b ɪ t /) [a] [b] is an apocryphal Jewish work from the 3rd or early 2nd century BCE which describes how God tests the faithful, responds to prayers, and protects the covenant community (i.e., the Israelites). [1]

  6. www.christianity.com › wiki › angels-and-demonsWhat Should Christians Know about the Archangel Raphael?

    Jul 30, 2024 · The archangel Raphael appears in one book included in the Apocrypha: the book of Tobit, a fascinating love story with its share of tragic moments and unexpected twists. While other archangels like Michael are associated with war and Gabriel is associated with bearing messages to people, Raphael is described as a healer who does the work of God.

  7. www.britannica.com › topic › Raphael-archangelRaphael | Heavenly Messenger, Protector, Healer | Britannica

    Raphael, in the Bible, one of the archangels. In the apocryphal Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) Book of Tobit, he is the one who, in human disguise and under the name of Azarias (“Yahweh helps”), accompanied Tobias in his adventurous journey and conquered the demon Asmodeus. He is said (Tobit 12:15)

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  9. www.beliefnet.com › inspiration › angelsWhat Role Does Raphael Play in the Bible? - Beliefnet

    The angel Raphael is a main character in the apocryphal Book of Tobit. In Tobit, Raphael is sent to help Tobit and Tobit’s son, Tobias. Tobit is a righteous Israelite who was blinded by bird ...