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 described in …

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. Azazel was the …

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, as a …

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 of the …

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 its origin and …

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 Jewish …

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 names, the …

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 down to atone for …

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 redemption.