The Life and Prayers of Saint Michael the Archangel

The Bible has a small scattering of references to him – two in the Book of Daniel, the Book of Revelation, and the epistle of Jude. He is the only archangel mentioned by name (Gabriel, who appeared to Zechariah and Mary, is described as an angel, not a prince of angels). But for all of the few Biblical references, Michael the Archangel plays a critical role in the accounts of the end times. Wyatt North Books has published an account of the angel, “The Life and Prayers of St. Michael,” that combines what is known from the Bible, how he’s been considered in church history, and how he’s revered in the Catholic Church today. While the book reflects a Catholic perspective, its potential appeal is broader, including to anyone interested in Bible characters, eschatology (the study of end-times), or Bible study. Most of the short book is divided into two parts – a biographical section and a section listing the various Catholic prayers to the saint. The biographical section considers who the archangel is, the difference between angels and archangels, St. Michael in the apocryphal Book of Enoch, the various references in the Bible, his offices and how he’s venerated in the church, visions and understandings of St. Michael through the centuries, and how he’s depicted in Christian art. The prayer section includes 10 prayers specifically to St. Michael. What is clear from both the Bible and church history is that Michael plays an important role – the defender of the people (Christians) and a defender of the church, and especially but not only in the end times described in Daniel and Revelation. He is a “warrior of God, invincible and insurmountable,” reads the foreword of “St. Michael” (there’s no author listed, a common practice with Wyatt North books). “St. Michael” is a concise summary of what is known about the archangel, how he’s been considered in church history, and how he’s regarded today.

This book is very interesting for all who are interested in St. Michael. It has history of devotion and prayers.

I was happy with purchase It was exactly what I wanted.

The information and research done for saint Michael was very precise but very biased towards Catholics and I (personally speaking) do not agree or like the Catholics. Never the less I read through the book and found that the history and the biography in general was informative for a 70 page book.

This is an amazing read! Thank you!

I give this magnificent book a five star rating. I originally chose this book because of my strong belief in the angelic realm specifically the archangel, Saint Michael. This book gives an in-depth look into the protection that is offered to us as Christians by Saint Michael the archangel. It highlights the events in history of documented apparitions as well as prayers and move has to Him. It also tells of his many missions in the fight against all evil since the beginning of time. The very beginning. He is there for us in life and in death to protect us from all evil. I recommend this book to any and all God fearing people who seek the Lord's protection through in invocation and intercession of this most powerful and beloved of all of God's angels. I love that all prayers through the ages, original and reformed to Saint Michael, are all included in this short but very in formidable read. I plan on using it's prayer references on a daily basis for a very long time to come. My many thanks to the author.

Beautifully written book explaining the life and legend of Archangel Prince St. Michael... the Archangel we think we know so well, and how he has affected creation and humanity since before the beginning of time. Filled with insight on the apparitions and miracles he has performed, along with the origins of prayers, novenas and hymns to St Michael. Uplifting and well worth the read!

I commend Wyatt North, the publishers of this series for bringing to light a number of lives of saints for our times. This book arrived just as I had been hearing and reading many references to Saint Michael and I read it quickly. Besides a thorough background on what the Christian and Jewish traditions have discovered about this archangel, the book delineates what is known about angels in general from the Bible and from the early church fathers. A very enlightening and inspiring book, especially with the devotions and prayers given at the end of the book. Thank you, Wyatt North!

Alot of spelling mistakes.. I'm disappointed in this book as I am a follower of the mighty angels

I saw another reviewer who said this book was small but powerful and I think that is a perfect description of this book. As mentioned in the product description "One part biography, one part prayer book, The Life and Prayers of Saint Michael the Archangel is an essential book for any Christian." fits to a "T".

Saint Michael, the destroyer of all evil, he who is like God

Buy this book as you won't be disappointed An excellent book about Arch Angel Michael A fantastic read and there's also a few prayers in this book too!

If you have already purchased the book or you will, please take note of the following error in a prayer (chaplet) on page 54. It should say "At the intercession of Saint Michael and the heavenly choir of the Powers, may God vouchsafe to keep our souls FROM the wiles and temptations of the devil. Amen and not FORM the wiles.... Reason for my 4 star.