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"The Book of Jubilees -- "also known as "The Little Genesis --
"purports to be a divine revelation delivered by an angel from God
to Moses during the prophet's sojourn on Mount Sinai. Chiefly based
upon the historical narratives in Genesis and Exodus, the book
probably originated as a Jewish apocalyptical work. It also
contains a fascinating variety of material not found in the Bible,
including details concerning the Fall, Cain and Abel, angels, the
Flood, the Tower of Babel, Jacob's visions, the Messianic Kingdom,
and many other subjects.
Well known to early Christian writers of East and West alike, these
writings entered into no canons except those of the Ethiopian
Orthodox Church. They remain a popular source for the construction
of "alternative histories," particularly those relating to the
early Christian church. This inexpensive new edition features an
Introduction by historian G. H. Box.
THIS 108 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Book of Enoch:
Together with a Reprint of the Greek Fragments, by R. H. Charles.
To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595234.
The Book of the Secrets of Enoch is a classic title edited by R.H.
Charles and translated by W.R. Morfill, which is an important
apocalyptic writing which delves into the early origins of
Christianity. Only known in Russia for over 1200 years, it was
originally in the slavonic language but is now presented here in
this english edition, published first in english in the later 19th
century. This is an important work for scholars and patrons of
christianity and specifically of apocalyptic works.
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.
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