The Book of Enoch : Translated from the Ethiopic, with Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint)

George Henry Schodde

ISBN 10: 152844678X / ISBN 13: 9781528446785

Published by Forgotten Books Apr 2018, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of Enoch : Translated from the Ethiopic, with Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books Apr 2018
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 152844678X
• ISBN 13: 9781528446785
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 18D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 18 millimeters depth
• Weight: 819 grams

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Synopsis

Ancient visions, enduring questions: Enoch's prophecy and the dawn of the messianic era.

This edition presents a translation of a foundational apocalyptic work, with scholarly introduction and notes that illuminate its historical context and themes.

From prophecies about the coming judge to the dawn of a renewed world, the book blends visionary journeys, genealogies, and ethical warnings. The text explores how heavenly secrets, celestial beings, and human choices shape history and salvation, offering a window into early Jewish and Christian thought without modern interpretation getting in the way of the voices themselves.

This edition makes available the key passages and fragments that scholars study to understand the Book of Enoch’s place in ancient literature, its narrative style, and its influence on later religious writing. The accompanying introduction helps readers situate the work within its era and track the lines of tradition and interpretation across generations.

• Readable translation of selections that include visions, signs, and prophecies about judgment, justice, and salvation.
• Notes and introduction that provide historical context, manuscript details, and paths of interpretation.
• Discussion of the book’s structure, including its parabolic episodes and prophetic pieces.
• Accessible language designed for readers new to ancient apocryphal literature and seasoned scholars alike.

Ideal for readers interested in ancient apocrypha, biblical studies, and the development of messianic expectation in antiquity.