| "Enoch is also one of only two Old Testament Biblical
characters taken bodily to heaven, that is, while still alive (the
other being Elijah). Enoch was probably as well known to the ancient
readers as he is unknown to modern ones . He "walked with God,"
and afterward "he was not, because God had taken him". This passage made
Enoch an exalted figure of considerable fascination.
Enochian writings
The Book[s] of Enoch
-Credibility and Origins
The Books of Enoch currently exist in several versions
- 1st Book of Enoch, an apocryphal book in the Ethiopic Bible it
is the oldest of the three Enoch books.
- 2nd Book of Enoch, also Known as the Slavonic Book of Enoch, and
The Book of the Secrets of Enoch
- 3rd Book of Enoch, also known as the Hebrew Apocalypse of Enoch.
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1st Book of
Enoch First Enoch was
originally composed either in Hebrew or Aramaic, the Ethiopic
version discovered in 1773 is believed to be derived from a Greek
copy.. A comparison of the Ethiopic text with a recently discovered
Greek fragment proves that the former is in general an honest
translation.
Modern scholars date
the origin of the 1st Book of Enoch to the first or second century
BC., It is not believed to have been written by Enoch himself, but
it draws on older legends or lost writings as some of its source
material. It is labeled "pseudepigrapha," meaning it
is not believed to have been written by the named author, but by
another , or others, under the pseudonym of the stated
Author . One standard rule of dating utilized, is the assumption
that if any prophesies are correct, it is assumed have been written
after their occurrence. This methodology has put the authorship of
the Book of Enoch in the first or second century BC because it
prophesied the existence of Patria [250 BC], as well as the reign of
King Herod the Great, starting in 37 B.C.
The Lost Book of Enoch: Comprehensive Transliteration of the Forgotten Book of the Bible
The antiquity of First Enoch is somewhat upheld by its quotation in various
ancient writings, in particular ...
- The The Epistle of St. Jude
 , in verses 14, 15, explicitly quotes
from this Book of Enoch; the citation is found in the Ethiopic
version in verses 9 and 4 of the first chapter.
- The Ethiopian Orthodox Church, regard parts or all of 1
Enoch to be inspired Scripture.
The First Book of Enoch is broken down into five distinct
sections
- The Book of Watchers
- The Book of Parables
- The Book of the Heavenly Luminaries
- The Dream Visions (Also called the
Book of Dreams)
- The Epistle of Enoch
Some have suggested that the "Book of Giants"
should be part of this Enochian collection,
appearing after the Book of Watchers.
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2nd Book of Enoch
The Book of the Secrets of Enoch
This specific edition dates to the seventh century CE,
although it is based on a much older Jewish text of the 1st
Century CE which itself draws upon more ancient legends.
Greek and Latin manuscripts have been found. It was first
rediscovered in 1886 in the archives of the Belgrade Public
Library. 2 Enoch begins with a first-person account by Enoch
of a journey through 10 heavens culminating in a meeting
with God. This is followed by a discussion about creation ,
and God's instructions to Enoch to return to Earth to
disseminate his knowledge. These teachings are then
described as taking place within a 30-day stay, at the end
of which Enoch is returned to heaven and transformed into
the angel Metatron. The book from this point on is in the
third-person and tells stories of Methuselah, and
Melchizedek among others.
- Enoch's autobiographical account of his journey
through the seven heavens.
- His appearance before God and transformation into an
Angelic nature.
- God's teachings to Enoch about the creation of the
world and instructions regarding what he is to do
when he returns to the earth .
- Enoch's instructions to his sons and the elders
while he is on earth for 30 days
- A third-person account of Enoch's final removal and
the priestly functions of Methuselah and of his grandson
Nir
- A story about Melechizedek, the son born
posthumously to Sothonim, Nir's virgin wife.
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Book of Enoch the Prophet
A Jewish writing dating probably to the 5th or 6th century CE. It may
have been written by a Rabbi Ishmael [Kohen Gadol Yishmael 90-135
CE]. , a renowned scholar, a number of other scholars believe that
it was written over a prolonged period of time, by many
people. In any event it is of minimal Historical value as it is written
way too late. 3rd Enoch describes the link between Enoch son of
Jared and his transformation into the angel Metatron. It is
largely Allegorical and is steeped in Jewish Mysticism. The primary
theme of 3 Enoch is his ascension into heaven and transformation
into the angel Metatron.
Known among rabbinical scholars as "Sefer Hekalot" ,this
book describes Rabbi Ishmael as having visited the 7th
heaven, where he meets Enoch, who explains that the earth had
been corrupted by the demons/fallen Angels Shammazai, and Azael. The
names of these demons are identical with names of the
Watchers recorded in 1st Enoch as well as the Book of
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Enoch and the Watchers
The legends of the Watchers are among
the most incredible of the writings attributed to Enoch. The Watchers
have been called 'ancient astronauts', 'angels', 'demons' and
'gods'.
Jared - Enochs' father, credited with the authorship of "The Lamentations of Jared"
Circa 5800 B.C. describes how "Gods" came to the earth
and led mankind astray. The Books Of
Enoch, as well as assorted Jewish and Middle Eastern legends describe
how God had sent a legion of angels to earth in order to watch over and
assist man during the beginning of civilization - The Watchers. These
angels rebelled against the laws of God. Enoch goes on to say "...but
they chose husbands and wives from among the humans and led greatly
debauched lives, neglecting their heavenly duties..." They angered God
greatly and were banished . Later becoming known as the
Fallen Angels. The hybrid offspring from the mating of
Watchers and Human females became known as
the
Nephilim. Genesis 6:4 The Nephilim were on the earth in
those days-and also afterward-when the sons of God went to the daughters
of men and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of
renown.
Dictionary of Angels: Including the Fallen Angels
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Extract from
The Legends of the Jews / Based upon
the Book of Enoch [1]
"Two hundred angels descended to the summit of Mount
Hermon, which owes its name to this very occurrence, because
they bound themselves there to fulfill their purpose, on the
penalty of Herem, anathema.
Under the leadership of twenty captains they defiled
themselves with the daughters of men,
unto whom they taught charms, conjuring formulas, how to cut
roots, and the efficacy of plants. The issue from these
mixed marriages was a race of giants, three thousand ells
tall, who consumed the possessions of men. When all had
vanished, and they could obtain nothing more from them, the
giants turned against men and devoured many of them, and the
remnant of men began to trespass against the birds, beasts,
reptiles, and fishes, eating their flesh and drinking their
blood. Then the earth complained about the impious
evil-doers. But the fallen angels continued to corrupt
mankind. "
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Relative extract for 1st Enoch
"In those days, when the children of man had
multiplied, it happened that there were born
unto them handsome and beautiful daughters.
And the angels, the children of heaven , saw
them and desired them; and they said to one
another, 'Come, let us choose wives for
ourselves from among the daughters of man
and beget us children.' And Semyaz, being
their leader, said unto them,'I fear that
perhaps you will not consent that this deed
should be done, and I alone will become
(responsible) for this great sin.' But they
all responded to him, 'Let us all swear an
oath and bind everyone among us by a curse
not to abandon this suggestion but to do the
deed.' Then they all swore together and
bound one another by (the curse) And they
were altogether two hundred;" - 1 Enoch
6:1-7
Relative extract from 2nd Enoch
"These are the Grigori, who with their
prince Satanail rejected the Lord of light,
and after them are those who are held in
great darkness on the second heaven, and
three of them went down on earth to the
place Ermon, and broke through their vows on
the shoulder of the hill Ermon and saw the
daughters of men how good they are, and took
to themselves wives, and befouled the earth
with their deeds, who in all times of their
age made lawlessness and mixing, and giants
are born and marvelous big men and great
enmity. And therefore God judged them with
great judgment, and they weep for their
brethren and they will be punished on the
Lord's great day." - 2 Enoch 18:3-4
Enoch as the Angel Metatron
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The Metatron Myths are highly complex, several
versions exist. Metatron seems to take on the role of the
Archangel Michael [Or vice versa as Metatron preceded Michael]
with Christ like powers . The nature of the stories are
obviously Allegorical.
Version 1 states Metatron came into existence when God created
the world, and immediately assumed his many responsibilities.
This would be the primordial Metatron. Originally , in older
Hebrew literature the duties assumed by Metatron were designated
to "Yahoel" this name was gradually usurped by
Metatron
Version 2 states Metatron was first a man named Enoch, who was
eventually transformed into the fiery angel- Metatron . This
section deals primarily with version 2.
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Metatron is mentioned 3 times in the Babylonian Talmud.
All the references relate to Metatron's enormous power and
influence and how some people have confused him with God. In some
writings he is called the "lesser Yahweh" .
The Anti-Semitic medieval Author Johann Andreas Eisenmenger states
that Metatron transmits the daily
orders of God to the angels Gabriel and Sammael. [The Traditions of the Jews ]
"This Enoch, whose flesh was turned to flame, his veins to fire, his
eye-lashes to flashes of lightning, his eye-balls to flaming torches,
and whom God placed on a throne next to the throne of glory, received
after this heavenly transformation the name Metatron." - Gershom G.
Scholem, [Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism ]
Enoch-metatron Tradition (Texts & Studies in Ancient Judaism)
Metatron: From Adam To Enoch To Jesus Of Nazareth
Is Enoch also Anak ?
There are Talmudic references that state, the Anakim were the sons of
Enoch, and that Enoch and Anak are one and the same person.
Genesis, the
Talmud and many transcultural texts suggest that the
Nephilim. a/k/a Anakim/ or Sons of Anak resented God for destroying
their ancestors, and meddled in the affairs of mankind.
Most sources indicate that the Anakim were a race of giants who
traced their ancestry to Anak, the son of the Canaanite Arba, founder of
Kiriath-Arba (the city later known as Hebron). The father of
Enoch was Jared, not Arba , he was certainly not the founder of
the City of Hebron, nor was he a Canaanite.
There is another Enoch mentioned in Genesis 4:17,
Enoch the son of Cain
Cain lay with his wife, and she became
pregnant and gave birth to Enoch. Cain was then building a city, and
he named it after his son Enoch.
This is not the same Enoch whose birth is recorded in Genesis 5:18,
Enoch the son of Jared.
When Jared had lived 162 years, he
became the father of Enoch.
Enoch the son of Jared, is the
Enoch who is described in Genesis 5:24
Enoch walked with God; then he was no
more, because God took him away.
By shear
coincidence both Enoch's are associated with the
Nephilim. / Anakim saga
of Biblical record, on opposite sides however. Enoch the son of
Jared, the one whom "walked with God" is a Human, that , as per Hebrew
Mythos morphed into an Angelic nature . Enoch the son of Cain , as per
legendary as well as Biblical accounts was Nephilim / half breed
or bred with fallen Angels, or
nephilim. to become known as the Patriarch
of the Anakim, a branch of the Nephilim.
Association of Enoch
with the Sun God
Attempts to link Enoch with the ancient
Solar Deities are not wholly without merit. The precise lifespan of
Enoch, 365 years, corresponding to the duration of the solar year, is
linked to Sumerian king Emmeduranki's association with the sun god Utu.
Emmeduranki, was summoned to the heavens by the gods
Shamash and Adad, in order to learn its secrets.
Enoch was summoned to heaven by God in order to learn its
secrets.
"The legend [of
Enoch] begins...with the Sumerian King List. This is a list of
rulers before the Flood, ... Here one of the kings, often given
as the seventh (as Enoch is in his list), is called Enmeduranki
or Enmeduranna. He is generally associated with the city of
Sippar, which was the home of the cult of the sun god Shamash.
Moreover, in other texts this Enmeduranki was the first to be
shown, by Adad and Shamash, three techniques of
divination:..."These details show how the biblical portrait of
Enoch may have been compiled from Enmeduranki: each is seventh
in the antediluvian list; the biblical 365 preserves the
affinity to the sun, rather than the sun god; walking with God
(or perhaps, 'angels'?) suggests the intimacy between god(s) and
man. The final connection links not with Enmeduranki, but with a
fish-man (apkallu), with which each of the first seven kings
associated and from whom they learnt all kinds of knowledge.
Enmeduranki's apkallu, called Utu'abzu, is mentioned in another
cuneiform text, where he is said to have ascended to heaven.
This last link remains provisional, but at all events, the
writer of Genesis 5:21-24 appears to either have created Enoch
as a counterpart of Enmeduranki or, equally probably, to have
alluded to an already existing Jewish tradition about Enoch,
already modeled on the earlier figure." -
John Rogerson and Philip Davies, The Old Testament World
"The Irish vernal equinox was Aiche Baal tinne the night of
Baal's fire. The sun's circuit was Bel-ain, or Bel's ring. A
cycle of the sun, or an anniversary, was Aonach
pronounced Enoch and it is singular that
we are told that the days of Enoch were 365 years." ...
SUN-WORSHIP
Shamash and Adad
Shamash is also equated with Shamsiel,
the 15th leader of the Watchers or Grigori , of 20 leaders that were in
charge of the fallen angels . Shamsiel taught mankind the signs of the
sun according to the Book of Enoch.
Shamash and Adad were Sumerian gods called Anunnaki meaning “those who
from Heaven to Earth came' , which in essence fortifies their
relationship to the .fallen Angels legends
Adad is a storm-god . Transcultural derivatives
of this name include Baal-Hadad , a Syrian god of storms and thunder, or
"lord of thunder". Adad is also the Hittite God of Lightning and
Thunder, another version of the Sumerian god Ishkur and the Semitic
Adad.
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Enoch in Freemasonry
Masonic lore relates that Enoch predicted
the Global Flood and attempted to preserve Civilization. The Book of
Enoch which was not known after the second Century, until it's
rediscovery in the 18th century contains the very same account.
"....although the average freemason is
unaware of , the story of Enoch and the Global flood is of great
importance to Masonic ritual. The earliest known written Masonic
references to Enoch comes from two manuscripts known as the
Indigo Jones
and the Wood manuscripts .... "
" [Masonry] .. places great importance on the achievements
of the Pre-Flood peoples and claims that all the seven sciences....
were highly developed before the time of the Flood and that the
people who developed them foresaw the coming of the Flood and
preserved the details of these sciences on two pillars, one built to
withstand fire the other to withstand water ... both documents claim
that the Egyptians did not develop civilization for themselves, but
instead found these secret pillars after the Flood... "
Uriel's Machine -C. Knight and R. Lomas
Relative excerpts from The
Indigo Jones Manuscript
The Indigo Jones Manuscript dates from 1607 , it
records a much older oral tradition.
"You ask me how this Science was Invented My
Answer is this: That before the General Deluge, which is commonly
Called Noah's Flood, there was a man called LAMECH, as you may read
in the IV Chapter of Genesis; who had two wives, the one called Ada,
the other Zilla; BY Ada he begat two Sons, Jabal and Jubal, by Zilla
he had One son called Tuball and a Daughter called Naamah: These
four Children found the beginning of all crafts in the World.... ..
Tubal was the Instructor of Every Artificer in Brass and Iron, And
the Daughter found out the ART of Weaving.
These Children knew well that GOD would take vengence for Sin either
by fire or water; Wherefore they Wrote their Sciences that they had
found in Two Pillars, that they might be found after Noah's Flood.
One of the Pillars was Marble, for that will not Burn with any Fire,
And the other stone was Laternes for that will not drown with any
Water .
The Great Hermes Being both King, Priest and Philosopher, (in EGYPT)
and Lived in the Year of the World Two Thousand and Seventy Six, in
the Reign of NINUS, and some think him to be the Grandson to CUSH,
which was Grandson to NOAH, he was the the first that began to Learn
of Astrology, To Admire the other Wonders of Nature; He proved,
there was but one GOD, Creator of all things, He Divided the day
into Twelve Hours, He is also thought to be the first who Divided
the ZODIAC into twelve signs. He was scribe to OSYRIS King of EGYPT;
And is said to have invented Ordinary Writing and Hierogiphics ... "
In the Ancient and accepted Scottish rites of freemasonry, there is a
degree known as the Royal Arch of Enoch which tells a similar story.
The original version of the Royal Arch of Enoch tells that Enoch foresaw
a Global disaster pending and was determined to preserve as much of the
knowledge as possible. He engraved certain records on 2 columns.
The Jews are said to have discovered fragments of these columns during
the building of King Solomon's temple.
Roman/Jewish historian
Josephus
states that Enoch recorded astronomical data on two pillars. Josephus,
state that Enoch concealed under the pillars of Mercury precious scrolls
.He further states that the pillars were built by Seth. Some have
interpreted this to mean the God of Wisdom - Teth, Set, Thoth, Tat, Sat,
or Hermes, who are all very similar in mythical context, and not
necessarily Seth of the line of Adam..
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Guide to the Royal Arch Chapter
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Some Account of the Schism Which Took Place During the Last Century Amongst the Free and Accepted Masons in England and The Insignia of the Royal Arch
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The Illustrated History of Freemasonry
Keys of Enoch The
The Book of Knowledge: The Keys of Enoch
written in 1973 by Dr. J.J. Hurtak
purports to be a paraphysical 'codebook' . It presents Dr. Hurtak's view
of a higher consciousness experience and attempts to explains how the
human race is connected with a more advanced higher evolutionary
structure of universal intelligence.
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cites Enoch as Scripture. Clement of Alexandria, Tertullian, Origen, and St. Augustine also present the work as a
genuine testament of Enoch himself.