I was recently handed a copy of what was called the "Book of Enoch" to read, but declined for reasons from a list stashed away in a file for some years now. Here are some problems that one may be able to verify for yourself.
Yes Jude quoted the Book of Enoch, but there are a lot of quotes not from scripture. Jesus quotes Caesar, ( Luke 12:19; ) does that make Caesar a scriptural source?
With so many discrepancies with the rest of scripture, and the fact there is no way Enoch could have written this book (he was taken to heaven, way back in Genesis)
this is a book that has been looked at many times for consideration, but never was in the Canon including the original council of Nicea and council of Trent.
- 1:1 Implies restoration during tribulation - not congruent with scriptures.
- 1:8 In conflict with the doctrine that peace was made at the cross. Also, in the last days tribulation will increase for the righteous - this "verse" seems to dispute that.
- 2:2-3 Appears to contradict 2 Pet 3:3-7
- 5:4 Is an admonition to some unknown party - this is very irregular relative to the scriptures (i.e. authentic ancient writings by God-fearing Jews)
- 6:3 Semjaza seems to be listed as the leader of the angels, which is not scriptural
- 6:3,8 None of these angels are mentioned in the Bible
- 8:1 Azazel isn't even listed in 6:8 as one of the angels that fornicated with women
- 8:3 Araqiel and Shamsiel aren't listed in 6:8 either
- 10:2 Enoch allegedly wrote about Noah, even though the Bible teaches that Enoch was taken up to heaven years before Noah was born.
- 10:4-6,12 Implies angels can be bound & hid in holes under rocks. This is contrary to scripture.
- 10:8 Ascribes all the sin of the fallen angels to one named Azazel - not scriptural.
- 10:15-11:2 Seems to imply that permanent restoration took place after the flood - clearly not true. It seems the true author of this book confused scriptures pertaining to the future restoration.
- 13:5-6,14:4-5,7 Implies fallen angels can't talk to God - this contradicts Job. Also implies that angels were repentant, but weren't received back by God - very strange doctrine.
- 14 Gives a very strange description of Heaven that conflicts with many scriptures
- 15:8-10 Very strange doctrine about "evil spirits" proceeding from unredeemable giants
- 17-18,21,23 Gives a very strange description of the earth & universe which is clearly not true. Also alludes to the ancient model of astronomy that held that there were 7 stars (the closest planets) which burned like the sun (they don't.)
- 19:3 Discredits all other prophecy about the consummations of the ages.
- 20 Lists strange angels not in scripture, and incorrectly assigns the roles of Michael (the warrior) and Gabriel (the messenger)
- 21:7-10 Seems to contradict Biblical descriptions of the present & final judgement places for the fallen angels
- 22 Contradicts the Biblical descriptions of past, present & future dwelling places for the righteous who die
- 32:2-6 Seems to imply the Garden of Eden was still in existence after the Flood
- 33:1-2 Says Heaven rests on a foundation that is at the Eastern edge of the earth
- 33:3 He claims he counted the stars & individually mapped them, which is impossible scripturally (& scientifically)
- 34 Says the winds come out of a "portal" at the Northern edge of the earth
- 36:3 Says the stars come out of portals at the Eastern edge of the earth & move West
- 38:5-6 Contradicts Daniel & other prophecies about the Millennial Reign
- 39:1-2 Very strange implications here about the "seed" of angels dwelling with men at the end... this contradicts the scriptures
- 40:7 Talks about the "Satan's" - plural, different than the Bible, who gives that name to only one fallen angel. Also, implies Satan can't stand in God's presence, contrary to Job.
- 40:9 Once again mixes up the roles of the 2 Archangels & adds more names in. Michael's role in scripture is related to conquering nations & fighting spiritual wars, while Gabriel's relates to bringing messages & visions to people.
- 41:1-2 Says the Kingdom of God is divided - it's not & can't be scripturally. Also describes sinners being repelled from a mansion, which is also not scriptural, unless you look at a parable Jesus told, which was not intended to be literal.
- 41:4-5 Says the sun, moon, winds, etc. are stored in chambers & released at appointed times.
- 41:6-7 Implies the sun & moon move opposite of each other
- 43:1-3,44 Very weird model of the nature of stars & lightning
- 47:4 Says God requires the blood of the saints... very strange
- 51:1 Says Sheol & Hell will give back to the earth, which isn't scriptural - also Hell is a NT term, not OT
- 51:2 Disputes the Biblical doctrine that we are chosen. (We don't have to wait until Christ's return to be chosen.) This isn't scriptural.
- General: Seems to imply Enoch came back down to earth after being taken up to Heaven, which is not scriptural.
Yes Jude quoted the Book of Enoch, but there are a lot of quotes not from scripture. Jesus quotes Caesar, ( Luke 12:19; ) does that make Caesar a scriptural source?
With so many discrepancies with the rest of scripture, and the fact there is no way Enoch could have written this book (he was taken to heaven, way back in Genesis)
this is a book that has been looked at many times for consideration, but never was in the Canon including the original council of Nicea and council of Trent.
