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The book of Enoch and The Remnant Universe

7/6/2023

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PictureThe Two Witnesses (Enoch and Elijah)
​Over the years the book of Enoch has been widely debated by scholars as to its authenticity. Enoch was the son of Adam and the great-grandfather of Noah. Enoch was one of two people spoken of in the Bible who did not die and were taken to heaven by God. It is believed Enoch and Elijah (the other person who was taken by God) will return during the Tribulation Period as the two witnesses who will preach near the Western Wall, in Israel. These two will preach boldly against the Antichrist and plead with the people to repent and not follow the way of the Evil One. The book of Enoch is believed to have been  written between 200 BC and sometime in the first century. The book was written by multiple authors in multiple chapters. Enoch is referred to as a pseudepigraphal work.  This means it is not written by whom the stated author is. (Enoch lived more than 3,000 years before the book was written.). Many “historical” documentaries may sensationalize these types of writings  by referring to them as “Lost Books” or “Hidden Books” of the Bible, but nothing could be further from the truth. Jewish and Christian scholars have both rejected these writings since they are not inspired by God. The book of Enoch is used by prophecy scholars in the Christian world for purely historical reference. It is not included in the official Bible cannon because it is not written by the biblical Enoch. It also  contains many things that contradict the established cannon. For the sake of The Remnant Universe, some interesting stories which fit in with our universe are used without them being heretical or anti-Christian. Out of all of the chapters in Enoch, we stick with what scholars generally use, which is Chapter One. Chapter One is also acknowledged because it is quoted in some New Testament books, such as Jude. Many theologians find it useful and fascinating because it shows how early Jews interpreted the Old Testament. So, while it does not hold spiritual significance, it is an interesting read  for those inclined to speculate on the supernatural realities of the antediluvian world.

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Don Perkedge
7/6/2023 09:49:39 pm

It does NOT show how early Jews interpreted the Old Testament! NO Jewish source has ever given validity to that writing. I find it offensive that you would claim any one of the Jewish community could claim truth to this work of fiction. A work I have only heard sited by Christian sources. Some agreeing and others rightfully not.

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Bill Raupp
7/6/2023 09:58:21 pm

I didn't claim it was at all inspired or that Jews thought it was.

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Bill Raupp
7/6/2023 09:59:25 pm

It specifically says that" While many “historical” shows may sensationalize these types of writings, by referring them to “Lost Books or Hidden Books” of the Bible, nothing could be further from the truth. Jewish and Christian scholars both Rejected these writings as they are not inspired by God "

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Don Perkedge
7/6/2023 10:18:27 pm

Amen to that.
I suppose it was "it shows how early Jews interpreted the Old Testament" portion.
The Creator's throne is not made out of mountains and other strange trippy things that I found in the book that have never been sited by any rabbi I have ever read. I do apologize for voicing my disagreement in the moment. I believe I was more thrown off by that one line as it implies a ignorance that wasn't found with the scholarly Hebrew of biblical times.

Don Perkedge
7/6/2023 10:05:12 pm

the book of Jasher is the missing from the Bible. It has text that I believe is true.
The Book of Enoch is as real as Gilgamesh.

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Bill Raupp
7/6/2023 10:07:21 pm

Yup, there is nothing true in Enoch, which was the point of the article lol
" it shows how early Jews interpreted the Old Testament." is just meant that they viewed it in a more supernatural way than most westerners tend to.

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Matthew Jasso
7/6/2023 10:45:36 pm

I'm not sure if either of you get into which version of the Bible is correct but this book does a really good job of explains why certain books are considered biblical canon and certain books are not.

A More Sure Word: Which Bible Can You Trust? https://a.co/d/dhdUscd

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