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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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.
'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.
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.
An Unabridged, Unaltered Edition of The Book of Jubilees or 'The
Little Genesis, ' From The Ethiopic Text, Comprising All Notes,
Both Indices and Detailed Footnotes with Original Greek and Hebrew,
To Include a Comprehensive (80 Page) Introduction.
Of all the books left out of the Bible, only the Apocrypha rivals
the Pseudepigrapha in popularity and importance. This edition of
the Pseudepigrapha was edited by R. H. Charles and was the
definitive critical edition for over 70 years.
The Book of Jubilees, or, as it is sometimes called, "the little
Genesis," purports to be a revelation given by God to Moses through
the medium of an angel, and containing a history, divided up into
jubilee-periods of forty-nine years, from the creation to the
coming of Moses. Though the actual narrative of events is only
carried down to the birth and early career of Moses, its author
envisages the events of a later time, and in particular certain
events of special interest at the time when he wrote, which was
probably in the latter years of the second century B.C., perhaps in
the reign of the Maccabean prince John Hyrcanus. Though
distinguished from the Pentateuch proper, it presupposes and
supplements the latter. The actual narrative embraces material
contained in the whole of Genesis and part of Exodus. But the legal
regulations given presuppose other parts of the Pentateuch,
especially the so-called "Priest's Code," and certain details in
the narrative are probably intended to apply to events that
occurred in the author's own time, the latter years of the second
century B.C. The author himself seems to have contemplated the
speedy inauguration of the Messianic Age, and in this respect his
point of view is similar to that of the Apocalyptic writers. But
his work, though it contains one or two passages of an apocalyptic
character, is quite unlike the typical apocalypses. It is largely
narrative based upon the historical narratives in Genesis and
Exodus, interspersed with legends, and emphasizing certain legal
practices. But his main object was to inculcate a reform in the
regulation of the calendar and festivals, in place of the
intercalated lunar calendar, which he condemns in the strongest
language. He proposes to substitute for this a solar calendar
consisting of 12 months and containing 364 days. Wilder
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order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while
greatly reducing our impact on the environment.
The Book of Jubilees is an early ancient Jewish religious work, and
translated by English biblical scholar and theologian, R. H.
Charles. It was considered an important work for early Christian
writers, and was also suppressed to the extent that no Latin or
Greek versions survived. Once a part of the Jewish midrash, it is
still used widely by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. The Book of
Jubilees is highly recommended for those who are interested in
early Christian and Jewish writings, and also those who are
interested in the publications translated by R. H. Charles.
This is considered to be the most important book left out of the
Bible. During the first two hundred years of Christianity it was
the most widely read of all texts. This is the best available
version because it was originally written in Ethiopic and the
translator, R. H. Charles, directly and accurately translated it.
It also includes additional research, which Charles added at a
later time. He said of this work, The influence of I Enoch on the
New Testament has been greater than that of all the other
apocryphal and pseudepigraphical books put together. It is referred
to in the Hebrew Zohar, The Book of Jubilees, The Epistle of St.
Jude, and other ancient texts. Written mostly in the second century
BC, it explains how evil came into the world with the arrival of
the fallen angels. Enoch was chosen to be a scribe in the judgment
process due to his neutral human standing. Many of the ideas
adopted by Christianity were first found in this book, including
the Final Judgment, the concept of demons, the origins of evil and
the Messianic Kingdom. If you wish to go to the source of
Christianity, this is a great place to start. This is by far the
most complete and accurate version which every serious researcher
and student should have.
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