Do Cherubim and Seraphim Have Wings?

Title

Do Cherubim and Seraphim Have Wings?

Magazine

Improvement Era

Publication Type

Magazine Article

Year of Publication

1949

Authors

Widtsoe, John A. (Primary)

Number of Pages

449 Date Published

July 1949

Volume

52 Issue Number

7

Abstract

This article argues that the depiction of wings on cherubim and seraphim is symbolic, rather than physical.

Table of Contents

Magazine

Improvement Era 52, no. 7 (July 1949)

Smith, George Albert

Subject Keywords

Symbolism

Angels

Seraphim

Cherubim

Bibliographic Citation

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