Obbieuth and other Helper Angels of God

Have you ever heard of Obbieuth? How about Garnabiel or Garnabieuth? If you haven't that's okay. Most people around the world haven't either. Although this might come as a big surprise to you, Obbieuth, Garnabiel and Garnabieuth are the names of angels. The one common denominator, which binds these three angels together, is the fact that these three angels are believed to have been the guardians of Christ's tomb. They are believed to have guarded his body, as soon as it was placed in the tomb, and until he rose three days later. It is also believed that these angels can be invoke to provide protection, security and strength whenever someone is in need of a help. To some they are even regarded as the "medical" miracle workers.

Angelic folklore has been around for several thousand years. Historical artifacts and cave dwelling hieroglyphics, which date back to the dawn of man, have been found all over the world. Not only that, but, Angelic folklore can been found in almost every major world religion such as; Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Matter of fact, angels legend has been traced back to some of the oldest religions in the world, religions such as Zorastrianism for instance. Zorastrianism happens to be the oldest monotheistic religion unearth thus far. Artifacts dating back over 10,000 years have been found buried deep in Iran. The birthplace of Zorastrianism. On these artifacts are winged images of men, usually standing in an upright and stately manner. Not too far away in Iraq, the land where Babylonia once stood, are statues of winged creatures guarding fortified entrances and gateways. They too are believed to be the remaining images of angels.

In the Canonical bible, there is the apocalyptic text, "The Book of Tobit." Which was removed from the Protestant bible in the early 1500's. The book of Tobit, is classified as a historical text. However, many religious scholars believe the book to be one of the "wisdom" literatures found in the bible instead. The book of Tobit is about the archangel Raphael, and how he is sent by God to help Tobit and Sarah in their struggles. It is my belief that the book of Tobit, is an instructional manual for calling on the archangel Raphael.

Invoking the powers of Angels through magic, has been an acceptable practice for thousands of years in Judaism, during the earlier times of Christianity, and solidly in Islam still to this day. However, it wasn't until recently that the association between magic and angels, has taken on a more seeder meaning and form. The six century text the Celestial Hierarchy, has long been regarded as the ultimate authority on angels. Written by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite, the Celestial Hierarchy suggests that there are nine levels of angels, otherwise known as the "angel choirs." These nine levels in order from highest to lowest are: Seraphim (angels the most closest to God), Cherubim (which are considered the mighty extreme warriors of God's), Thrones, Dominations, Virtues, Powers, Principalities, Archangels, and Angels (those most closest to man). Dionysius also writes in his book the names of God's archangels which are Michael, Gabriel, Uriel, Chamuel, Jophkele, and Zadkiel. The angels Uriel, Chamuel, Johpkele, and Zadkiel were removed from the raking of archangel by Protestant leaders, again during the 1500's.

It is further thought that the angels most closest to man (and the Archangels because they are the generals to the angels that guard and help mankind) are the ones easily invoked by using white magic. What we might call prayer these days. In the humble beginnings of the Catholic church, their was no such thing as prayer. There was the Lord's Prayer, but, it too was considered a magical way to call upon God for forgiveness, love, and help. When you recite the Lord's Prayer, does it not do all of these things? Another thing to consider is the fact that Gabriel was said to have told Mohammad that bowing before God and prayer was a way for humans to ascend to heaven, to be close to God just like the angels. I don't think many Christians followers realize that it was the archangel Gabriel who is believed to have recited the entire Qur'an to Mohammad. When we look at many religious texts, angels play a very vital role, especially since they are usually the sign and symbol for the presence of God.

To invoke the healing magic of Obbieuth, Garnabiel and Garnabieuth all you have to say is;

"Obbieuth, Garnabiel, and Garnabieuth, these three angels who watched over the body of Jesus Christ, you must watch over my body."