Title page from Illustrations of the Book of Job, 1825, William Blake, British, 1757–1827, 8 1/2 x 6 7/16 in. (21.59 x 16.35 cm) (sheet), Engraving, England, 19th century, A flight of seven angels descends, then rises again corresponding to the underground course of the sun. They symbolize the path of experience-the states which Job passes. Clockwise from the right, they are Lucifer, a man in his original state of selfhood; Molech, the Executioner; Elohim, the Judge of others; Shaddai, the Accuser; Pahad, man's honor at the results of infernal justice; Jehova, the institutor of the laws of conduct; Jesus, the Savior.
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