This
is a Cherub (Kerub in Hebrew) themed page, focusing on the symbol of
the second choir of angels, also known as cherubim. The
sixth-century Christian theologian Dionysius the Areopagite wrote that
the "cherubim are some
of the most powerful and awe-inspiring of all angels, standing below
only the seraphim in direct closeness to God; they thus are second only
to their seraphic brethren in the degree to which they emanate the love
of God and possess knowledge and wisdom. Their illuminative knowledge
and wisdom are thus so great as to be utterly incomprehensible to the
mortal mind, blinding the blessed human who has the honor of actually
beholding them in this world." Classic artists
over the centuries have dipicted the cherubum as babies with wings
because the masters wished to equate the innocence of the angels with
the innocence of newborn children.
Above
you can view a sample title graphic showing
how a web site title might look.
A
blank of the title clip art is in the .zip file below.
If
you
don't have a graphic program capable of doing that, e-mail
me and I will do it for you as time allows. Below you will
find
the
graphic divider and bullet designed for this page.
Blank buttons
plus samples are included as shown on the page in the zip file.
Cherubum
coordinating navigation graphics that could be placed at the
bottom of each page if appropriate are also included.
According
to Dionysius, the cherubim are additionally given the arduous task of
maintaining the records of heaven and seeing to the myriad details that
must be fulfilled to maintain the heavenly host.
Princes
of the Cherubim: Cherubiel, (Kerubiel), Ophaniel, Gabriel, Raphael,
Uriel, Zophiel, and Satan (before his fall).
A
cherub (Heb. kruvim, lat. cherub[us], pl cherubi[m]) is mentioned
several times in the Torah, Old Testament and in the Book of Revelation
(a New Testament text), as well as in Paradise Lost, Ezekiel and
Isaiah. The correct plural can be written as cherubim or
cherubs.
Orthodox
Judaism includes belief in the existence of angels, including Cherubim
within the Jewish angelic hierarchy, as does Conservative Judaism,
although some factions in the latter interpret certain liturgical
references to Cherubim more figuratively. In accordance with
the Talmud, when the Birkat HaMazon (Grace after Meals) is
recited by at least ten thousand seated at one meal, the special
blessing "Blessed is
Ha-Shem our God, the God of Israel, who dwells between the Cherubim"
is traditionally added to the regular liturgy.
Font used for the sample title and buttons above
is called: "Amazone BT"
To save, you may
download the .zip file which includes the Cherubum
graphics, clip art, instructions and HTML template. Do not
link to the graphics on this page! Please note that this set
is free to use on personal websites only (donations are always
appreciated). Those sites that hope to generate income
(business site) there is a one time $10 minimum requested donation
payable through Pay Pal.
Whether it is a commercial or personal web site, a text link to this
site MUST appear on all pages you use these designs on. Below
is a suggested format:
Crystal
Cloud
Graphics
is a home based graphic design and drafting firm that has been in
business
since 1978. It is owned and operated by Kythera
Ann.
If you would like to commission a specially designed theme or graphic
please
send an e-mail.
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