Mastema

By Crusader1307

A Jewish legend, a Mastema was likened to The Christian ''Archangels'' and their ability to protect a believer from ''evil or harm''. They bore many similarities to include wings by which to fly and supernatural strength. The primary difference in in several ''origin'' stories concerning The Mastema. One version has The Mastema as ''Fallen Ones'' (Angels in disgrace). They roam The World doing evil and harm. Later, Mastema were made into God's ''Enforcers'' metting out punishment in His Name and protecting the innocent from harm. They also ''test'' Man by placing temptation in His path. Some Christian Theologians cite the Exodus story of ''The Angel of Death'', released by God upon The Egyptians as punishment for failing to release The Hebrews from bondage. The Pharaoh cursed the first born Male Children of The Israelites. In fact, this curse (unbeknownst to Him), also included HIS Son. God sent ''The Angel'' (also called ''The Destroyer''), to kill all First Born Male Children who did not have God's ''sign'' upon the thresholds of their homes (blood). The ''Angel'' is widely seen as a Mastema.