Hamori, a scholar of the Jewish and Christian scriptures, demonstrates how angels in the biblical tradition destroy entire towns, unleash plagues, lead armies, and sometimes wield swords.

But do you have this year's must-have festive tree topper – a biblically accurate angel? Yep, I hate to break it to you, but the bible does not feature angels that look like winged choirboys.

Cardinal Michael Czerny and sculptor Timothy P. Schmalz on Jan. 23 in Rome spoke about evangelization through art.