The Book of Enoch: Translated from the Ethiopic, with Introduction and Notes

by Enoch, George Henry Schodde (Translator)

The Book of Enoch is a religious text that has been translated from the Ethiopic language. The book is believed to have been written by Enoch, who was a biblical figure and the great-grandfather of Noah. The book contains various accounts of Enoch's visions and experiences with angels and heavenly beings. The text is divided into five main sections, with each section focusing on a different aspect of Enoch's experiences. The book begins with an introduction that provides background information on Enoch and the context in which the book was written. The introduction also discusses the history of the book and its significance in various religious traditions. The main text of the book is then presented, with each section containing a series of chapters that describe Enoch's experiences in detail. Throughout the book, Enoch describes his encounters with angels and other heavenly beings, as well as his visions of the future. He also discusses various aspects of the natural world, including the sun, moon, and stars. The book contains a wealth of information on various religious and spiritual topics, including the nature of God, the afterlife, and the role of angels in the universe. This particular edition of The Book of Enoch was translated in 1882 and includes an introduction and notes by the translator. The notes provide additional context and commentary on the text, helping readers to better understand its meaning and significance. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in religious or spiritual texts, as well as those interested in the history and culture of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

292 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2008

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Enoch is a figure in Biblical literature. In addition to an appearance in the Book of Genesis of the Hebrew Bible, Enoch is the subject of many Jewish and Christian writings.

Enoch was the son of Jared (Genesis 5:19–21), the father of Methuselah, and the great-grandfather of Noah. The Bible says that Enoch lived 365 years before he was taken by God. The text reads that Enoch "walked with God: and he was no more; for God took him" (Gen 5:21–24). This Enoch is not to be confused with Cain's son Enoch (Genesis 4:17). The Christian New Testament has three references to Enoch from the lineage of Seth (Luke 3:37, Hebrews 11:5, Jude 1:14–15).

Three extensive apocryphal works are attributed to Enoch:

1st Book of Enoch, or simply the Book of Enoch, an apocryphal book in the Ethiopic Bible that is usually dated between the third century BC and the first century AD.
2nd Book of Enoch, an apocryphal book in the Old Slavonic Bible usually dated to the first century AD.
3rd Book of Enoch, a Rabbinic text in Hebrew usually dated to the fifth century AD.

These recount how Enoch was taken up to Heaven and was appointed guardian of all the celestial treasures, chief of the archangels, and the immediate attendant on God's throne. He was subsequently taught all secrets and mysteries and, with all the angels at his back, fulfils of his own accord whatever comes out of the mouth of God, executing His decrees. Much esoteric literature like the 3rd Book of Enoch identifies Enoch as the Metatron, the angel which communicates God's word. In consequence, Enoch was seen, by this literature, and the Rabbinic kabbala of Jewish mysticism, as having been the one which communicated God's revelation to Moses, in particular, the dictator of the Book of Jubilees.