Is Castiel an angel in the Bible?

Answer 1

There are only three angels named in The Bible: The archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, so no, Castiel is not an angel mentioned in the Bible.

More about Castiel: Castiel is a fictional character on the television series Supernatural. If the producers Kripke and Singer got their inspiration for him from anywhere in particular, they seem to be rather quiet on the matter. His name does not appear in the Bible or other Judeo-Christian writings. Although his name is theophoric, that is it embeds one of the many names of God, "El," the name Castiel does not have scriptural roots.

While there are only three angels mentioned in the Bible, there are multiple mentions of demonic names and most of the information we have surrounding such beings as angels and demons come from other spiritual writings from Judaism and Islam. The demon Azazel, another thorphoric name ("Azaz" means "rugged" or "rough" in several Aramaic dialects), has appeared as a character in at least one other production besides Supernatural; he is featured in the movie Fallen with Denzel Washington and John Goodman.

Additional Comments:

Though not mentioned in the Bible, Cassiel is the Latin name of an archangel in post-biblical Judeo-Christian religion, particularly that of the Kabbalah. Unlike many other angels, Cassiel is known for simply watching the events of the cosmos unfold with little interference. He is the angel of solitude and tears, and is said to preside over the deaths of kings. He is often included in lists as being one of the seven archangels and often associated with the Seventh Heaven.

In Jewish mysticism and Mesopotamian mythology, Cassiel is associated with the planet Saturn, the day of the week Thursday, and the direction north. He is the controller of the moon.

In the magical text Berit Menuchah, Cassiel is associated with Kefitzat Haderech, the ability to travel quickly through space. Magic spells using his name are cast to create destruction, to scatter crowds, to cause a person to wander aimlessly, or to fall from a position of power.

Ancient Hebrew amulets bearing his name are used to drive away one's enemies. The words on the charm are written with the blood of a bird and then tied to the foot of a dove. The dove is then set to flight, taking one's enemy with it. Should the bird refuse to fly, it is a sign that one's enemies won't depart either.

Answer 2

Yes, Castiel is the angel of Thursday. He is also adorable on Supernatural.

Answer 3

It is a real angels name. When developing the character of Castiel for the show the writers liked this name and so it stuck.

Answer 4

No, not in the Bible but a fictional character in the show 'Supernatural.'

Answer 5

Yes, Castiel from Supernatural is an angel.