The Book of Enoch (includes 1, 2, & 3 Enoch): With Commentary & Illustrated Conceptual Scenes

by Timothy Alberino, Nathan Henry (contributor), Luke Rodgers (contributor)

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Religion, Theology

261 pages, Paperback

Published June 13, 2024

Reviews

[Kendra P · Rating 5 out of 5]

So well done. I've hesitated to read this book but have come to trust these authors. Appreciate the commentary as it brings to life the historical and contextual significance of this book ❤️

[Trevor Dailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven't read the entire book cover to cover, but I have completed the original material from Alberino and the Blurry Creatures team.

The intro is a fascinating read and the commentary is very beneficial. I know it would have been a greater undertaking, but I wish that the commentary and insights should have continued at least through 1 Enoch in its entirety. I am about to buy Michael Heiser's commentaries to continue the momentum. Some of Alberino's commentary reads like an advertisement to his book Birthright, but I don't expect him to come up with brand new theories for a new concept.

I think this is a successful venture and look forward to Volume 2 in the Nephilim Series.

[Robert Monjar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally tackled the Book of Enoch! This version was put out via a collaboration between Nate and Luke with the Blurry Creatures podcast and Timothy Alberino. They provided concept art and Tim did the commentary.

I do not believe Enoch is inspired scripture but I do think it can be helpful to familiarize ourselves with texts that the biblical writers would have known and read. Jude directly quotes from it in his book and I would argue that Peter references it in his epistles.

It was really interesting to read 1st Enoch and to contrast it with Genesis and to read the prophecies regarding the “Son of Man”, a title that Jesus liked to use for Himself. It also gives more background for the mentions of nephilim and giants that are found in the Bible. It kind of nicely ties everything together.

I don’t agree with all of Tim’s theories and thoughts about the pre-flood world but his introduction was top notch and very informative. The art from Nate was also fantastic, just wish there was more of it! If you’re looking to read the Book of Enoch, this would be the best version to do it with.

[Garrett Haynes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read 1st Enoch before but never made it through the rest until reading this translation. 3rd Enoch has a lot of interesting imagery and ideas in it. I don't know much about its background but would like to find out more. I also learned new insights from 1st Enoch from the commentary and was able to find my own additional connections to Enoch and Scripture. No one I have read or listened to so far has said that they believe Enoch should be considered scripture or canon. However, I believe it is certainly scripture adjacent and should be read to help understand references in both Old and New Testaments. Both seem to quote from it and reference it and treat it as worthy of reading and reference. Jude even says it is prophecy. Assuming it was truly written by Enoch and survived through the flood, then Moses read it and used it in writing Genesis.

Knowing more about the Nephilim really helps to understand scripture more. That is why the Israelites were trying to wipe out these certain tribes, because they were descendants of the Nephilim. That is why they appeared as "grasshoppers in their eyes". That is why there are repeated references to and stories of giants. That is why there is so much emphasis on the genealogies in the Bible and how they lead to Christ. These were the pure bloodlines that were undefiled by the Nephilim. That's why Noah was chosen and saved through the flood. Him and his family were undefiled and faithful and could carry on the seed of Adam, like the prophecy in Genesis 3 says. Satan knowing a Messiah was to come, has tried throughout history to destroy the bloodline of the Messiah. They were also, as Timothy Alberino says, trying to usurp the birthright of Adam and his offspring to take over as rulers of the earth.

I am going to continue to look more into this background of the Bible because it really helps to add context and fill in gaps that seem to be in the Bible story. It also ties together overarching narrative threads throughout scripture and you go, "ah ha! That is why they talk about that or care so much about that." I would highly recommend reading this book and finding out more about Enoch, the watchers, and the Nephilim. There are also lots of great YouTube channels and videos where you can learn more. Be discerning though as you can get deep into all kinds of weird territory. Only do this if you are able to guard your heart and mind and not be led off the narrow path and get lost in the woods.

[Samuel Markoulis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating based on the boys collective effort to publish their own edition of the books of Enoch and successfully nailing it. Alberino’s intro and commentary throughout the book of the watchers and the parables was elite. Pumped for the next book they release in their nephilim series.

⭐️⭐️Final Rating: 5 ⭐️⭐️

[Neil · Rating 2 out of 5]

I hate to admit it, but I was a bit disappointed with this book. I was expecting "more" in terms of the "commentary" by Alberino. The "commentary" was all footnotes at the bottom of some of the pages; I do not feel like he added anything he has not already said in his guest appearances or his book Birthright. I felt like it was lacking something as I was reading it. Maybe a bit more about specific words, the original language or a bit more about symbology used in the text or some kind of additional expansion on what he did not discuss in his book or in guest appearances about specific passages.

It was cool to read about mansions being built for Yahweh's children and how that applied to Jesus talking about mansions being built and if it were not so, He would have told his followers this.

The artwork was beautiful; I will give it that. It has a beautiful cover, too. The twenty-one page introduction was completely unexpected and a little crazy to me, but I did enjoy reading it and appreciated its addition to this book. I appreciated the "historical backstory" about The Book of Enoch and how it was "rediscovered" by modern man. And I do think these three books help provide important context to better understand some of the books and references in the Bible.

And I do want to be charitable, considering how long it took me to read this book for it being as short as it was. It could very well be Alberino did a "better job" with his commentary on I Enoch than I am giving him credit for. It might very well be that it took me so long to finish this book that I could very well have forgotten what he said in I Enoch that may or may not have stood out to me if I had read just "the 1st book" and reviewed that right away. If I were to go back and reread the book, I might have a different opinion of it, as well. I just do not see myself reading it any time soon.

I really wanted to like (enjoy) this a lot more than I did. A part of me has wanted to read The Book of Enoch for some time now (not realizing there were three "versions" of it when I first heard about this "book"), so I am glad I finally got a chance to read each book in its entirety (as a translation, of course, hahahah!). I am glad that other readers love this book and have high praise for it; I am glad that it spoke to them. Maybe my time will come later. Right now, I don't think I can give it more than 2 stars (maybe 2.3 stars, but still rounded down).

[Sheila Renae Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fascinating look into one of the most mysterious and thought-provoking ancient texts.

The Book of Enoch: With Commentary & Concept Art on the Book of the Watchers brings fresh life and visual imagination to one of the oldest spiritual writings outside the biblical canon. The commentary helps readers navigate the complexity of Enoch’s visions—shedding light on the fall of the Watchers, the origins of evil, and the spiritual dynamics that echo throughout Scripture.

The addition of concept art deepens the experience, allowing the reader to engage both the mind and the imagination. While not part of the traditional biblical canon, this edition invites meaningful reflection on the supernatural realities that continue to shape our understanding of God’s justice, mercy, and cosmic order.

A captivating resource for those intrigued by the mysteries of early faith traditions and the unseen realm woven throughout the Bible’s story.

[Lindsay McKinney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the detail Timothy Alberino provides in his introduction. I had to read it slowly to really sift through his writing and marinate on many of the ideas in the text.

I wasn’t the biggest fan of the artwork. It may just be my style of art doesn’t mesh well with what was provided in the book.

Of course the text itself is ancient so who can really review text that was written before the Bible itself and who is quoted several times throughout the Old and New Testament? I always enjoy expanding my ideas and thoughts with literature. Reading through this text was eye opening.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

While the material itself itsn't the most engaging thing you'll ever read, the commentary is what these ratings are really about and that was excellent. The gentlemen behind this edition of Enoch did a great job.

[Erik Koster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Books are Enoch are wild. Crazy stuff.

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous! Read it alongside your open Bible.

[Cecelia Payn · Rating 5 out of 5]

i am very pleased with myself for reading and completing it. My understanding of how and why it survived is still very limited.

[Ian Wilhoit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Weird, but worth your time.