Description: This book delves into the fascinating history and profound influence of an ancient text known as the Book of Enoch. Lost to Western Christendom for centuries and rediscovered in Abyssinia, this enigmatic work offers invaluable insights into the development of religious thought and the origins of Christian beliefs. The author meticulously examines the Book of Enoch, exploring its intricate cosmology, vivid descriptions of angels and demons, and captivating prophecies of a coming Messiah. Through a comparative analysis with New Testament scriptures, the author unveils striking parallels in language, themes, and imagery, suggesting a significant connection between the two. This exploration extends to the early Church Fathers, who revered the Book of Enoch as a sacred text, further solidifying its influence on the formation of Christian doctrines. The book delves into the controversies surrounding the text's authenticity and its exclusion from the biblical canon, offering thought-provoking perspectives on the complex relationship between canonical and apocryphal writings. By shedding light on the profound impact of the Book of Enoch, this work invites readers to reconsider the historical and theological landscape that shaped early Christianity, ultimately revealing the enduring legacy of this ancient text and its profound influence on religious thought. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 232
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Book Title: Book of Enoch, the Prophet : An Apocryphal Production, Supposed for Ages to Have Been Lost, but Discovered at the Close of the Last Century in Abyssinia; Now First Translated from an Ethiopic Ms. in the Bodleian Library (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: Biblical Commentary / Old Testament, Biblical Studies / Old Testament, Biblical Studies / Bibles Study Guides
Item Height: 0.5 in
Publication Year: 2017
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Religion
Item Weight: 11.2 Oz
Author: Richard Laurence
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
