In Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, The Authority is the equivalent of God. Philip Pullman Philip Pullman CBE (born October 19, 1946), is a British writer, educated at Exeter College, Oxford, who is the best-selling author of the His Dark Materials trilogy of fantasy novels and a number of other books, purportedly for children, but attracting increasing attention by adult readers. ... The trilogy (non-North American versions), in order of succession from left to right. ... This article discusses the term God in the context of monotheism and henotheism. ...

The Authority was the first angel to come into existence, who (according to the angel Xaphania) seized power and claimed to be the creator of the multiverse. He was formed from the substance known as Dust, just like the other angels, but he used his cunning to convince them that he had created them and the worlds. The Annunciation - the Angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear Jesus (El Greco, 1575) An angel is a supernatural being found in many religions. ... Xaphania is a character in the His Dark Materials trilogy by English author Philip Pullman. ... Parallel universe or alternate reality in science fiction and fantasy is a self-contained separate reality coexisting with our own. ...

He rules his various churches and organisations from the Clouded Mountain, a city believed by many in that universe to be Heaven. As he grows older and weaker, the Mountain becomes more and more obscured by cloud.

In his old age, The Authority appoints the tyrannical angel Metatron to act as regent of the Kingdom of Heaven. Metatron grows more powerful than his master. The two are opposed by Lord Asriel, who allies with "fallen" angels such as Xaphania in an attempt to overthrow the divine monarchy and replace it with a Republic of Heaven. However, the Authority has grown weak and senile with age, and has given all of his power to Metatron. During the final battle, the Authority is carried away from the Clouded Mountain on the orders of Metatron. He is imprisoned in a crystal box, which keeps him alive but trapped. Lyra and Will free him with the subtle knife, not knowing he is too weak to survive outside his box, upon which he drifts apart and dies in a moment of happiness and peace. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Metatron (from Greek Meta+Tron meaning Beyond+Matrix. ... // High public office A regent, from the Latin regens who reigns is anyone who acts as head of state, especially if not the monarch (who has higher titles). ... The Kingdom of Heaven (or the Kingdom of God, Hebrew מלכות השמים, malkhut hashamayim, Greek basileia tou theou) is a key concept detailed in all the three major monotheistic religions of the world — Islam, Judaism and Christianity. ... Lord Asriel is a major character in Philip Pullmans His Dark Materials series. ... The Republic of Heaven, in Philip Pullmans fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials, refers to the idea that men must build their happiness in the here and now, and that the official churchs emphasis on the afterlife (the Kingdom of Heaven) is no more than a diversion by the...

This article about a character in literature is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Philip Pullman Philip Pullman CBE (born October 19, 1946), is a British writer, educated at Exeter College, Oxford, who is the best-selling author of the His Dark Materials trilogy of fantasy novels and a number of other books, purportedly for children, but attracting increasing attention by adult readers. ... The trilogy (non-North American versions), in order of succession from left to right. ... The Golden Compass redirects here. ... The Subtle Knife Cover The Subtle Knife is the second novel in the His Dark Materials series, written by British novelist Philip Pullman, and published in 1997. ... Will and Lyra (in yellow) The Amber Spyglass is the third and final novel in the His Dark Materials series, written by British novelist Philip Pullman, and published in 2000. ... Lyras Oxford by Philip Pullman is a short book telling an adventure of His Dark Materials leading heroine, Lyra Silvertongue set shortly after the end of the trilogy. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Lyra Belacqua is the heroine of Philip Pullmans His Dark Materials trilogy. ... Will Parry is the protagonist in Philip Pullmans novel The Subtle Knife, and one of the protagonists (along with Lyra Belacqua) of The Amber Spyglass. ... Lord Asriel is a major character in Philip Pullmans His Dark Materials series. ... Marisa Coulter is a fictional character, the mother of Lyra Belacqua in Philip Pullmans His Dark Materials series. ... Iorek Byrnison is a Panserbjørne (armoured bear) from Philip Pullmans trilogy His Dark Materials. ... Spoiler warning: John Faa, normally known as Lord Faa, is the King of the Gyptians in the fictional trilogy His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman. ... Farder Coram is a very old, wise Gyptian in the trilogy His Dark Materials, by Philip Pullman. ... Serafina Pekkala is a witch queen in the His Dark Materials series by Philip Pullman. ... His Dark Materials is a trilogy of novels by the fantasy fiction author Philip Pullman. ... Iofur Raknison is a panserbjørn---an armor-wearing, intelligent polar bear in Philip Pullmans His Dark Materials trilogy. ... Balthamos is an angel who appears in The Amber Spyglass, which is part of the His Dark Materials series of fantasy novels by author Philip Pullman. ... Baruch also refers to an angel who appears in the novel, The Amber Spyglass of Philip Pullmans His Dark Materials series. ... Mary Malone is a character in the second and third book of Philip Pullmans His Dark Materials trilogy, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass. ... Xaphania is a character in the His Dark Materials trilogy by English author Philip Pullman. ... Roger Parslow is a minor fictional character in Philip Pullmans His Dark Materials trilogy. ... Image File history File links Litchar. ...