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The Book of Enoch
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This apocryphal work from the second century B.C. introduced such concepts as fallen angels, resurrection, and last judgment. It exercised a powerful influence on early Christians, particularly the Gnostics. A must for those interested in apocalyptic literature and the origins of Christianity, this edition offers the definitive translation.
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Pages 154
Dimensions: Length: 0.25" Width: 5.25" Height: 8.25"
Weight: 0.4 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Publisher Dover Publications
ISBN 0486454665
EAN 9780486454665
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 | The REAL source of the Christian Testament Dec 25, 2009 |
What seems to be missing from these reviews is the most logical inference to be taken from Enoch and other apocalyptic Jewish apocrypha: These works illustrate the entirely human literary link between ancient Jewish mythology and what would become Christian mythology.
If you think anything biblical is inspired by a Supreme Being, works such as this should make you think twice. Here is where we find the first emergence (along with Zoroastrianism and the Greek monotheism of the Platonists and Stoics) of ideas that would come to be considered Christian (because mainstream Judaism stuck mostly with its older texts.)
Rather than thinking that Christianity was some kind of special, all-knew "revelation," here we can see it slowly evolving out of apocalyptic Judaism before Jesus of Nazareth ever existed. Once we realize that stories like this were floating around (and guys like Philo of Alexandria were synthesizing Jewish and Greek thought) there's no particular reason to think that Christianity arrived by supernatural means. [...].
| | |  | Easy to read Apr 29, 2009 |
| This book is easy to read. I found it to be very interesting. It makes clear the origins of the Nephilim and how wickedness spread over that generation. Also, the origins of ungodly crafts,the shadow people and spirits that are all over the earth. | | |  | Book of Enoch Feb 5, 2009 |
| This translation could be improved upon for modern english. It seemed almost forced. I can see some parts as being possibly inspired, but question others in comparison to the present cannon of Scriptures. Historically insightful. | | | | Wonderful, but a little embarassing... May 9, 2008 |
The book of Enoch obviously had a dramatic influence on the development of the New Testament. It is quoted directly as a "prophecy" by Jude, one of the brothers of Jesus of Nazareth. It explains references in the Epistle of Peter about angels chained in darkness, it has numerous word for word parallels with sayings of Jesus. There can be no doubt it was believed upon by the first Messianic Jews, otherwise known as "primitive Christians". It inspired them to reject racism, accept gentiles into the congregation and High Holy days, and to replace the condemnation of death penalty under the Torah with social ostracism and forgiveness for those willing to live by the rules. All of this was made possible by the pre-existant Messiah from Daniel 7 greatly elaborated in the Book of Enoch, along with the Lake of Fire for unbelievers, and details on the duties of specific angels. The Book of Enoch also explains the origins of human warfare, makeup and the fashion industry, astrology, abortion and murder for personal gain. It is obviously a vital *prerequisite* to understanding the confessions of the New Testament. The EMBARASSING part -- weather is explained by angels dropping hail from holes in the dome above the sky, and the Sun is said pass from a hole in the wall East of the world and land in a fire put on the West side until the next day. In fact, it says that stars are angels and graphically depicts one being tortured for failing to fly his circle in the night sky correctly. There are cases that only the first 16 chapters are authentic, which contains the direct quote from Jude, the Lord's brother. But still... other essential themes from the New Testament unfortunately inherit the blatant scientific ignorance, there is no avoiding it. That said, the Bible also contains incredibly naive explanations for weather and geography that are simply relegated to descriptive literature even though clearly they were taken seriously when written (such as stars falling from the night sky and landing on the earth, angels opening doors in the sky to let wind come out, etc). Personally, I trust God and believe in his Son, so I don't let the fact that beautiful families he loved thousands of years were born when they were ago stop me from worship. After all, if they saw us neglecting our devotion to God, and our own families, they might laugh at how weak, primitive and ignorant we were compared to the families of their time.
| | | | Review Feb 24, 2008 |
| As a religion and philosophy major I studied the Bible and other texts but we never covered the non canonical books such as those in the Apocrypha. This book focuses on Enoch, one of the books not in the Catholic canon and also not in the other reformist churches. it is an interesting read and highly recommended. | | | Write your own review about The Book of Enoch
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