The Book Of Enoch (WORKING)

The (specifically 1 Enoch ) is an ancient Jewish religious work traditionally attributed to the biblical patriarch Enoch. While largely excluded from the standard biblical canon, it remains a cornerstone of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and is a vital text for understanding the "mental furniture" of the New Testament era. 1. Overview of the Five Major Sections

The book was highly influential among early Christians and is directly quoted in the New Testament: The Book of Enoch

Its depiction of the origin of sin (angelic rebellion vs. human choice) conflicted with emerging orthodox doctrines. The (specifically 1 Enoch ) is an ancient

Also known as the Similitudes , it introduces the eschatological "Son of Man," a messianic figure who will judge the wicked. Overview of the Five Major Sections The book

Recounts the rebellion of the "Watchers" (angels) who descended to Earth, married human women, and sired the Nephilim (giants).

Most scholars believe 1 Enoch is a compilation of five originally independent works written between 300 BCE and 100 CE: