Historical Sources
Apocryphal Sources
B Deuterocanonical / Apocryphal Ancient Text2 Esdras / 4 Ezra
2 Esdras 4
Jeremiel appears in some textual traditions and margins in relation to Ezra's questions about the dead and the end.
Tradition Notes
- Jeremiel is best handled as a variant and tradition-sensitive figure in apocalyptic reception.
- Some traditions overlap Jeremiel with Remiel/Ramiel; this archive keeps the entries separate while noting the relationship.
Traditional and Symbolic Functions
- Traditional functions
- Mercy, Apocalyptic questioning, Remembrance, Judgment themes
- Symbolic functions
- Merciful inquiry, Sober remembrance, Question before God
- Tree of Life associations
- No Tree of Life correspondence is assigned in the current archive.
- Light imagery
- Soft gold, parchment grey, quiet lamp.
- Interpretive layer
- This entry intentionally avoids collapsing Jeremiel into Remiel where traditions differ.
Right Action Reflection
Ask the serious question plainly, then return to the duty already given.
Source References
- 2 Esdras 4
- Apocalyptic reception traditions