The Book of Enoch - Softcover

Charles, R. H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1636525415 ISBN 13: 9781636525419

Verlag: BTB Publishing, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

Translated by R.H. Charles, The Book of Enoch (1 Enoch) is a 2nd century B.C. apocalyptic work detailing Enoch's (Noah's great-grandfather) journeys through heaven and his revelations on the fall of angels (Watchers), cosmic judgment, and the coming Messiah. It explores the origins of evil, demonology, and ultimate triumph of the righteous. [1, 2, 3] Key Themes and Context:Influence: While not included in most canonical Bibles, it was highly regarded by early church fathers and remains in the Ethiopian Orthodox canon. Theology: Key concepts include a "last judgment," a "messianic figure," and detailed angelology. R.H. Charles' Translation: As a prominent scholar, Charles' 1917 translation is considered a definitive version that brought this text to modern English readers. The book serves as a "lost book" that bridges Old Testament ideas with the Apocalyptic expectations of early Christianity.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: BTB Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1636525415
• ISBN 13: 9781636525419
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 262
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