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The Book of Enoch is an invaluable resource for all who are
interested in the origins of Christianity. It was known and used by
the earliest churches and sheds light on many concepts found in the
New Testament, such as demonology, future judgment, the Messiah and
the Messianic Kingdom, the title 'Son of Man' and the resurrection.
This new edition of R. H. Charles's classic translation includes a
substantial new introduction by Paula Gooder.
Enoch's apocryphal work from the 2nd century B.C. introduced such
concepts as fallen angels, resurrection, and last judgement. It
exercised a powerful influence on early Christians, particularly
the Gnostics. This title offers the definitive translation.
'The Book of Enoch the Prophet' is the oldest known mystical
document in existence, dating back to the second century BCE. It
reveals a vision of a new age of heaven on earth that figures in
esoteric and occult practices.
An excerpt from the INTRODUCTION - General Character of the Book:
The book purports to give the last words, at the approach of death,
of each of the twelve patriarchs to his sons. It is evident that
the general idea of the book is based upon Jacob's last words to
his sons as recorded in Gen. xlix. 1-27. Just as Jacob portrays the
character of his sons and declares to them what shall befall them,
so in our book each of the patriarchs is represented as describing,
in some sense, his own character and as foretelling what shall come
to pass among his posterity in the last times. From this latter
point of view the book partakes of the character of a
prophetic-apocalyptic work. In six of the testaments, those of
Reuben, Simeon, Judah, Dan, Naphthali and Joseph, there is a
certain correspondence between our book and Gen. xlix. regarding
the characters of the patriarchs; as for the remaining six
patriarchs no such correspondence exists.
The Book of Enoch or 1 Enoch - Complete Exhaustive Edition, written
by legendary author R.H. Charles is widely considered to be one of
the greatest classic and historical texts of all time. This great
classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For
many, The Book of Enoch or 1 Enoch - Complete Exhaustive Edition is
required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for
others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic
literature, this gem by R.H. Charles is highly recommended.
Published by Classic Books International and beautifully produced,
The Book of Enoch or 1 Enoch - Complete Exhaustive Edition would
make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal
library.
The apocryphal Book of Enoch, suppressed by the Church and then
lost for many centuries, is believed to have been written in the
first century or earlier. This edition-translated by British
biblical scholar R. H. CHARLES (1855-1931) and first published in
1917-tells the story of the fallen angels, who appeal to Enoch the
Prophet, great-grandson of Noah, to speak with God on their behalf
after He banishes them from heaven. Enoch travels to heaven,
describing what he sees there in detail, and speaks with the angels
and ponders their nature. The book, in its original Hebrew or
Aramaic, is believed to have influenced the writers of the New
Testament, and while not considered canonical scripture, its
apocalyptic themes continue to be highly influential today in
modern popular Christian End Times fantasy, such as the Left Behind
series. Students of the Bible who wish to explore related texts and
those interested in foundational apocalyptic literature will find
this book essential reading.
The most esteemed body of books left out of the Bible, the Old
Testament Apocrypha is of interest to historians, religious
scholars, and ordinary laypeople alike. For more than 70 years this
version, edited by R.H. Charles, has been the definitive critical
edition. Out of print for years, Apocryphile Press is proud to make
it available once more to scholars and the curious.
"As the 'Book of Enoch' is, in some respects, the most notable
extant apocalyptic work outside the canonical Scriptures, it will
not be inappropriate to offer a few remarks here on the Apocalyptic
Literature generally. Hope is, indeed, the main underlying
motive-power which prompted the writers of the Apocalypses. And
this hope is the more intensive and ardent in that it shines forth
from a background which is dark with despair; for the Apocalyptists
despaired of the world in which they lived, a world in which the
godly were of no account, while the wicked seemed too often
triumphant and prosperous. With evil everywhere around, the
Apocalyptists saw no hope for the world as it was; for such a world
there was no remedy, only destruction; if the good were ever to
triumph it must be in a new world."-From the Introduction.
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