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The Book of Enoch was read and revered across the spectrum of Second Temple Judaism-those forms of Judaism that thrived in the Intertestamental period (ca. 500 B.C. to 100 A. D.). The book is more properly referred to as 1 Enoch in order to distinguish it from other books that bore the name Enoch which were composed later than this period (e.g., 2 Enoch, 3 Enoch).
Though 1 Enoch was and is not considered canonical Scripture by the majority of Jewis and Christian authorities in antiquity, the book had a very wide readership, including the authors of New Testament books. This fact is well known to scholars who work in the original languages of both the New Testament and 1 Enoch. The content of 1 Enoch can be found in a number of passages in the New Testament as well as certain of its theological conceptions.
Though the scholarly literature on 1 Enoch is plentiful, no commentary for the interested lay person exists-until now. A Companion to the Book of Enoch: A Reader's Commentary, Volume 1: The Book of the Watchers (1 Enoch 1-36) was written to fill this void and help students of the Bible understand and appreciate this important and influential ancient book.
This reader's commentary does not require original language facility on the part of its user. Rather, the purpose of a Reader's Commentary is to help readers of 1 Enoch comprehend what the book's content with greater insight and clarity. Consequently, this Reader's Commentary on 1 Enoch is not written for scholars. Anyone who has decided to devote the time to reading 1 Enoch, perhaps for the first time, will find this resource eminently useful.
A Companion to the Book of Enoch: A Reader's Commentary is based on the translation of 1 Enoch by R. H. Charles (1917). Important original language insights and differences in manuscripts of 1 Enoch are noted and explained as are theological concepts.
Go beyond the Bible with this simple introduction to apocrypha
Whether they were lost, cut, or censored, the various apocryphal stories offer unique opportunities to learn about the histories of Judaism and Christianity while broadening spiritual understanding. But exploring this vast canon of texts alone can be daunting. Apocrypha for Beginners makes it simple by offering a guided experience, helping explain each piece's importance and contextualize its place in history.
This standout among religious books includes:
Take your Bible study to the next level with Apocrypha for Beginners.
2024 Hardcover Reprint of the 1832 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. The Books of the Maccabees, of which there are five deal in large part with ancient Jewish history, though none are in the Hebrew Bible. All, however, appear in some manuscripts of the Septuagint. The first two books are part of canonical scripture in the Septuagint and the Vulgate (hence are canonical to Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy) and are included in the Protestant Apocrypha. I Maccabees presents a historical account of political, military, and diplomatic events from the time of Judaea's relationship with Antiochus IV Epiphanes of Syria (reigned 175-164/163 bce) to the death (135/134 bce) of Simon Maccabeus, high priest in Jerusalem. II Maccabees focuses on the Jews' revolt against Antiochus and concludes with the defeat of the Syrian general Nicanor in 161 bce by Judas Maccabeus, the hero of the work. In general, its chronology coheres with that of I Maccabees. III Maccabees has no relation to the other three books of Maccabees, all of which deal with the revolt of Judaea against Antiochus IV Epiphanes. It purports to be a historical account of the repression and miraculous salvation of Egyptian Jewry during the reign (221-205 bce) of Ptolemy IV Philopator. IV Maccabees has scanty historical information and belongs to the Maccabees series only because it deals with the beginning of the persecution of Jews by Antiochus IV Epiphanes. It possibly was written during the reign of the Roman emperor Caligula (37-41 ce). Throughout the early Christian period, IV Maccabees was wrongly attributed to Josephus. V Maccabees chronicles the events from Heliodorus' attempt to rob the Temple treasury in 186 BC to the death of Herod the Great's two sons about 6 BC. Similar to other Books of the Maccabees, this work aims at consoling Jews in their sufferings and encouraging them to be steadfast in their devotion to the Mosaic law.
There are two books of Maccabees in the Catholic Bible, and none in the Protestant Bible. There were (and still are) speculations and arguments, about why these books existed in one version of the Bible and not in the other, but none of them went to the core of the matter until Henry Cotton.
As shown in this book, there are not two but five books of Maccabees. Five books so rich in the history, politics and religion of the Jewish people that leaving them out of any version of the Bible equals the drastic erasing of the history of an entire nation of people.
Henry Cotton corrects this error by researching and collecting the writings of ancient Jewish authors. The work of these authors tells of the persecution of the Jews under the Seleucid dynasty, details the true beginning of Hannukah and provides authentic information for the period known as the 400 Years of Silence.
Proving to be much more than religious text, Cottons unveils the fascinating history of the Jewish people, one neglected in the Protestant Bible and barely explored in the catholic one. Presenting it in a manner that lets you explore history in the most engaging way.
Thanks to an excessive reliance on long-standing Western interpretations, American Christians rarely preach and teach Daniel. When they do, the book is reduced to trite moral proverbs or gloom-and-doom, end-of-the-world scenarios. Dominant approaches make Daniel an eschatological and apocalyptic proof-text, designed to foreshadow Christ's prophetic fulfillment. Such readings are dangerous, as they veer too close to supersessionist replacement theology than most Christians admit.
For this reason, Daniel Reconstructed reads Daniel from a Christian perspective beyond the sole purpose of perpetuating previous Christian interpretations. It takes a deconstructive approach and offers new pathways for interpretation through a new translation and chapter-by-chapter reading. Jonathan D. Redding reads Daniel anew to help Christian audiences reconsider how Daniel functions, prompting them to grapple with the question of what Scripture is and can be for modern Christ followers. Christians too often make themselves the victors in Daniel's stories and visions. Such an approach begs the question, What if Daniel does the opposite and presents a mirror before the reader, entreating us to ask if we see the truth about who we are instead of how we imagine ourselves to be?
Daniel Reconstructed invites us into the conversation as it engages mainstream interpretations of Daniel to read against that grain, specifically as it pertains to Christian understandings of divine sovereignty. Many readings of Daniel operate under an unquestioning certainty around God's actions and choices. Seeing Daniel anew with reconsiderations toward accepted notions of divine sovereignty has far-reaching significance for biblical studies, theology, and how Christians perceive God's working in the world.
The book of Ephraim is about the thirteen tribes of ancient Israel and, particularly, the 10 lost tribes that went into Assyrian slavery 131 years before the better known Babylonian captivity of the Southern kingdom called the Kingdom of Judah. The northern 10 tribes where known as the Kingdom of Israel. Unknown to most the Nation of ancient Israel split into two kingdoms after King Solomon's death and for hundreds of years quarreled and warred with each other. Although the southern kingdom of Judah returned from Babylonian captivity after 70 years, the 10 tribes of which Christ Yeshua (Jesus) refers to in the New Testament as the lost sheep of the House of Israel, never returned to the holy land.
The Book of Ephraim follows the biblical narrative as the tribes led by Moses develop from a mass of newly freed slaves into a loose assembly of Houses mostly governed by their own Princes. Under King David they are molded into a strong powerful nation. Under King Solomon Israel finally flourishes. It illustrates how the one nation eventually breaks up into two warring kingdoms and both kingdoms lose their way and descend into idolatry and finally are brutally scattered to the four winds, as prophet after prophet prophesied to the people would happen.
It shows the connections to them and the historic and current day persecutions of western hemispheric descendants of Africa and particularly the birthright tribe of Ephraim.
Ephraim was the second born twin of Joseph of the bible. He was born in Egypt, the land that his father was sold into slavery by his brethren but rose up to be a ruler in the land second only to Pharaoh. It explains that this little known tribe has always been the birthright tribe yet has been lost to history and forgotten and not unintentionally.
The Book of Ephraim also speaks to the sacredness of name of the Almighty which every prophet testified to yet this ancient memorial name has been purposely pushed aside and the word god exalted in its place. It magnifies the memorial covenants established between the Ancient Nation of Israel and Yahovah their deliverer and how these covenants were violated and brought about the wrath of the Almighty until He removed them out of his sight.
Among other things the Book of Ephraim quotes many of the holy books like the Muslim Holy Quran, the Ethiopian Kebra Negast and the Bible of Christianity in its search for answers to the age old questions that haunt every black man and woman in their quest for justice and equality. And finally it delivers the reader to a controversial conclusion that is impossible to dispute.
REVIEWS
Mr. Israel's book is the evidence of a remarkable awareness of Ethiopian ancient history and our historical legends that are the foundation of the church. The Kebra Negast and the prophecies of the bible records these legends that are not known to the world as yet but with his book I am sure they will come in to prominence.
-- Abuna Paulos, Patriarch of Ethiopia
The Book of Ephraim highlights biblical passages and prophecies that before now were unknown. It reveals many mysteries that have gone unknown until now.
-- Girma Wolde-Giorgis President of Ethiopia
Wisdom is glorious, and never fadeth away
Originally written in Greek and traditionally attributed to King Solomon, the Book of Wisdom, also known as the Wisdom of Solomon, is a work included in the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible) and is part of the Deuterocanonical books in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. It is not included in the Jewish or Protestant canons, where it is considered apocryphal.
This work is known for its philosophical and theological reflections. It combines Jewish beliefs with Hellenistic thought on the importance of wisdom as a divine gift, the justice of god and the immortality of the soul.
This new edition comes with an Easy to Read Layout designed to make reading comfortable.
Special Note: This collection of three important works on early Christianity is not abridged; the complete text of the three editions is provided in its entirety, unlike several other editions which include only selections. In addition to the Book of Enoch, this collection also includes The Book of Jasher, meaning upright or righteous describes the world's creation up until Moses' death and is referenced throughout the Hebrew bible. It also includes The Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish religious text that offers a retelling of the books of Genesis and Exodus.
Compiled together for modern readers, these three apocryphal texts offer insight into the origins of early Christianity. Readers will discover new details, narratives, and perspectives that will interest, and even challenge, modern readers. Together, these books provide a historical framework for readers interested in expanding their knowledge of biblical heritage.
In the early days of the Christian faith there were many writings, only some of which became part of the canonical Bible. But what of the other books, known as apocryphal texts...which of those are worth reading? One of the most influential and well-known of these apocryphal texts is The Books of Enoch, a collection of three ancient Hebrew texts that contain teachings about angels, demons, the great flood, as well as mystical prophecies.
Key Themes in The Book of Enoch
1. The Watchers and the Nephilim
One of the most fascinating sections describes the Watchers, a group of fallen angels who descend to Earth, interact with humans, and father the Nephilim, a race of giants. This narrative explains the origins of evil and chaos on Earth.
2. Heavenly Visions and Cosmic Order
Enoch is taken on a journey through heavenly realms, where he witnesses the glory of God, the workings of the cosmos, and the fate of the righteous and the wicked.
3. Prophecies of Judgment
The book contains apocalyptic visions of the end times, including the ultimate judgment of sinners, the restoration of righteousness, and the triumph of God's divine plan.
Why Does The Book of Enoch Matter Today?
For modern readers, The Book of Enoch serves as a window into the spiritual and theological mindset of ancient cultures. Its themes of cosmic justice, divine intervention, and the interplay between good and evil resonate with contemporary discussions about morality, spirituality, and the mysteries of existence.
EDEN INSIGHTS is a running commentary on: 'The Lost Books of Adam and Eve.'
'Eden Insights' takes us from the Garden of Eden and the subsequent 'Fall of man' all the way to the Great Flood. This book shows in detail, how evil came into the world, and shows many of the temptations put to Adam and Eve, that are not even mentioned in the Bible.
It shows how intensely difficult and painful it was for Adam and Eve to have to leave the beautiful and heavenly Garden of Eden.
It mentions the rebellion of Satan and the fallen angels, of Genesis 6 infamy.
These Lost books of Adam and Eve show Satan up for what he really is: a nasty pesky devil that seeks only to destroy God's Creation and his people. It shows in detail how the world became corrupted and overcome through temptation.
It was in fact so intense just before the Great Flood of Noah, that most of the 'children of Seth' came down from the 'mountain' and joined the evil sons of Cain in rebellion against God. As a result, only three men, and their families remained righteous before the Great Flood: Methuselah, Lamech and Noah. All the others became evil.
This book also contains amazing 'glimpses' from other apocryphal books, such as the Books of Enoch, Jubilees, Jasher and others, which help to fill in the gaps - to give a much fuller picture as to what really happened in Pre-Flood times.
'SECRETS OF ENOCH INSIGHTS' is a sequel to 'ENOCH INSIGHTS' which was based on the 1st Book of Enoch. The 'Secrets of Enoch Insights' is based on the 2nd Book of Enoch. Both these books go together like hand and glove. The 2 books complement each other as the author is sure that Enoch himself originally intended.
SN Strutt's INSIGHTS books are designed to take the original text of the ancient Hebrew books and make them much easier to understand with definition of words. There are many comments and commentaries along with cross-bible verses. You will find verses in this book showing what it also said in 1st Enoch when dealing with a similar topic.
The author has now published 9 'INSIGHTS' books based on either ancient Hebrew books or Apocryphal books, which were also originally written in Hebrew then translated into Greek around 100-300 BCE and then Latin then as in the case of this Slavonic translation, finally into English.
There are many amazing things written by Enoch of old in this book. There are truths which expose the status quo of modern thinking. This book describes PRE-CREATION and how God allowed both the LIGHT and the DARKNESS for an important purpose.
This book also shows that the Holy Spirit is in fact female, just like in the Book of Proverbs. All ancient Hebrew books attest to the Holy Spirit being feminine.
An in depth and comprehensive study of the Apocryphal Book of Jubilees. This book contains the verses with extensive commentaries, references, and ideas for follow-up. This is a companion book to Jashers Insights and Enoch Insights.
This book contains translations of all of the texts found in 'Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha'. Non-Canonical texts such as the first and second book of Adam and Eve, the secrets of Enoch, the Psalms of Solomon and the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs.
This book contains translations of all of the texts found in 'Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha'. Non-Canonical texts such as the first and second book of Adam and Eve, the secrets of Enoch, the Psalms of Solomon and the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs.
