Someone mentioned it in another thread, so I looked it up. There's a brief discussion of it and links to the whole text at: http://www.heaven.net.nz/writings/enoch.htm
It seems kind of cool with the usual death and destruction associated with the OT and some nice descriptions of angelic warfare and the last days. Many of the prominent early Christian writers cited it as scripture but it seems to have been left on the cutting room floor when the final decision was made as to what was in the Bible during the 300-400 AD period. Why? And is what's in the Book of Enoch compatible with the the now-accepted version of the Bible (either the 67 book Protestant one or the 74 book traditional one)?
Originally posted by no1marauderI like this book. It would be interesting to see why it missed the cut.
Someone mentioned it in another thread, so I looked it up. There's a brief discussion of it and links to the whole text at: http://www.heaven.net.nz/writings/enoch.htm
It seems kind of cool with the usual death and destruction associated with the OT and some nice descriptions of angelic warfare and the last days. Many of the prominent early ...[text shortened]... epted version of the Bible (either the 67 book Protestant one or the 74 book traditional one)?
Originally posted by no1marauderAnother good site: http://www.thebookofenoch.info/html/SequestrationOfEnoch.html
Someone mentioned it in another thread, so I looked it up. There's a brief discussion of it and links to the whole text at: http://www.heaven.net.nz/writings/enoch.htm
It seems kind of cool with the usual death and destruction associated with the OT and some nice descriptions of angelic warfare and the last days. Many of the prominent early ...[text shortened]... epted version of the Bible (either the 67 book Protestant one or the 74 book traditional one)?
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Originally posted by duecerThe book of Enoch is quoted in Jude (14-15).
many of the Apochrypha books are studied at seminary, and are considered invaluable resources in understanding Gods word
In the same way that books written after the Bible was complied are not ignored, books written before that time should also be read and taken on their own merit.
However, I think if it was meant to be in the Bible it would have been in the Bible. God, being all powerful, isn't going to let his word omit really important books.
Originally posted by geniusHow exactly did God decide what books were in the Bible?
The book of Enoch is quoted in Jude (14-15).
In the same way that books written after the Bible was complied are not ignored, books written before that time should also be read and taken on their own merit.
However, I think if it was meant to be in the Bible it would have been in the Bible. God, being all powerful, isn't going to let his word omit really important books.
Originally posted by geniusDo you think God considers 'Song of Solomon' to be an important book ?
The book of Enoch is quoted in Jude (14-15).
In the same way that books written after the Bible was complied are not ignored, books written before that time should also be read and taken on their own merit.
However, I think if it was meant to be in the Bible it would have been in the Bible. God, being all powerful, isn't going to let his word omit really important books.
Originally posted by no1marauderIf you believe God to be all powerful, as many christians do, then could you believe that God would let humans compile his word? How can a human tell you about God? Would it not be better for God to tell you?
How exactly did God decide what books were in the Bible?
Originally posted by geniusOne wonders of course why this all powerful God did not put down his word complete with translations into all languages and commentaries.
If you believe God to be all powerful, as many christians do, then could you believe that God would let humans compile his word? How can a human tell you about God? Would it not be better for God to tell you?
Originally posted by geniusI repeat: How EXACTLY did God decide what books should be in the Bible? Are you saying that God directly dictated ALL the words that are in the Bible? And which Bible?
If you believe God to be all powerful, as many christians do, then could you believe that God would let humans compile his word? How can a human tell you about God? Would it not be better for God to tell you?
The book of Enoch is interesting indeed. In fact, it was once thought to have been a post-Christian text because of the striking similarities to Christian terminology and teachings. However, copies have been found among the Dead Sea Scrolls which predate it before the time of Christ. Over a hundred phrases in the New Testement find precedents in the Book of Enoch. For example, the KJV of Luke 9:35 had been mistranslated for years by saying, "This is my beloved Son; hear him" Apparently the translator here wished to make this verse agree with similar verse in Matthew and Mark. However, in the original Greek it reads, "This is my Son, the Elect One (from the Greek ho ekleehmennos or the Elect One) The Elect One is a most significant term in Enoch and is used 14 times in the book of Enoch. The Elect One in Enoch was prophesied to "sit upon the throne of glory" and should "dwell in the midst of them".