Late Second Temple teaching increasingly described named angels, heavenly ranks, and angelic mediation. Perushim accepted angels as part of the unseen order, unlike Tzedukim summaries that deny or minimize them.

Angelology helped explain revelation, protection, judgment, and the structure of heaven without weakening divine sovereignty.

Sources: Daniel; Tobit; 1 Enoch; later summaries of Perushim teaching; apocalyptic ascent traditions.

Angelology helped explain how revelation, protection, punishment, and heavenly worship operate without making God remote or divided. Named angels and ranked hosts appear in the same broader world as resurrection and final judgment. The node is attached to Perushim because ancient summaries contrast their acceptance of angels and spirits with Tzedukim denial. It also connects sideways to Yahad material, where angels are active in war and liturgy. The map placement keeps the Perushim stream distinct while showing shared late Second Temple vocabulary.