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1) "The Book of Enoch": A Short, Illustrated Thread ๐งต๐๐ค๐จ
If youโre interested but havenโt had the chance to read it, this thread might be just for you. I tried to keep it brief, but there are so many fascinating details in this book that it ended up being a 23-post thread. So buckle up!
Find a link to a free version of the book at the bottom.
ABOUT THE BOOK
The Book of Enoch, an ancient Jewish text, is traditionally attributed to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah, though its actual authorship remains unknown. Enoch is depicted as a righteous man entrusted by God with profound visions and revelations about divine secrets, angelic interactions, and prophecies concerning judgment.
Originating during the Second Temple period (circa 530 BCE to 70 CE), the book was highly influential among early Jewish communities but is not included in most Jewish or Christian biblical canons, except within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and Eritrean Orthodox Church.
The book fell into obscurity in Western Christianity until the late 18th century when James Bruce brought back an Ethiopian version to Europe, sparking renewed interest among scholars. Its influence is evident in various Jewish and Christian writings, particularly through its detailed descriptions of angelology, demonology, and messianism.
The book is organized into five sections: The Watchers, The Parables, The Book of Noah, The Kingdom of Heaven, and The Epistle of Enoch.
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