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3. The Tribunal

The Tribunal is about a proud angel brought before God's golden throne — not destroyed,
but sentenced in mercy to become what he despised most: a fragile child of clay,
stripped of his wings and cast into the darkness of the womb.

By Thomas J. Allen, © 2026

Album Ancient Voices Art Track 1
Track 3: The Tribunal
Spoken Word Narration

The legions stood silent, watching the Golden Throne.
Zefphonneel, faithful servant of the Lord, stood accused.
His brother Annanias'El stepped forward, trembling.

"My Lord! He has served you with honor for a thousand ages! Please do not condemn him!"

The silence from the Throne was heavy.
Then the Father spoke, not in anger, but in sorrow.

"Zefphonneel... my child. Your loyalty is known.
But you have despised my creation... the children of clay.
You loathe their frailty.

I will not destroy you, for I am full of mercy.
But to save your spirit, I must break your pride.
You shall become what you hate.
You shall become... bone and breath."

Raphael... approach... Sever the wings that lift him above his brothers...
Escort him to the Guf... the Hall of Souls...
Let him dwell among the unborn...
Wash the starlight from his eyes and prepare him for the heavy yoke of flesh...
and the darkness of the womb.

The Verdict

Aramaic: Di-na... English: Judgment...
Aramaic: Ho-ba... English: Guilt...
Aramaic: Ga-lu-ta... English: Exile...
Aramaic: L'Bis-ra... English: To Flesh!

The Fall

Aramaic: N'phal... English: Fallen...

Outro

Latin: Sanctus... Sanctus...
Aramaic: Qadish, Qadish, Qadish, Mar-ya Alaha Ahid Kul
English: Holy, Holy, Holy, Is The Lord God Almighty!
Latin: Gloria...