The Book of Enoch was read and revered across the spectrum of Second-Temple Judaism-those forms of Judaism that thrived in the "Intertestamental" period(ca.500 BC to AD 100). The book is more properly referred to as 1 Enoch to distinguish it from other books bearing the name "Enoch" that were composed later than this period(e.g., 2 Enoch, 3 Enoch). Though 1 Enoch was not considered canonical Scripture by the majority of Jewish and Christian authorities in antiquity, the book had a very wide readership, including the authors of New Testament books. This fact is well known to scholars who work in the original languages of both the New Testament and 1 Enoch. The content of 1 Enoch can be found in a number of passages in the New Testament as well as certain of its theological conceptions. Through the scholarly literature on 1 Enoch is plentiful, no commentary for the interested layperson exists-until now. A Companion to the Book of Enoch: A Reader's Commentary, was written to fill this void and help students of the Bible understand and appreciate this important and influential ancient book. The first volume covered 1 Enoch 1-36, the Book of the Watchers. This second volume explores 1 Enoch 37-71, the Book of the Parables of Enoch. The purpose of a Reader's Commentary is to help readers of 1 Enoch comprehend what the book's content is with great insight and clarity. Its use does not require original language skills on the part of its user. Consequently, this Reader's Commentary on 1 Enoch is not written for scholars. Anyone who has decided to devote the time to reading 1 Enoch, perhaps for the first time, will find this resource eminently useful. A Companion to the Book of Enoch: A Reader's Commentary is based on the translation of 1 Enoch by R. H. Charles (1917). Important original language insights and differences in manuscripts of 1 Enoch are noted and explained as are theological concepts.
The Book of Enoch was read and revered across the spectrum of Second-Temple Judaism-those forms of Judaism that thrived in the "Intertestamental" period(ca.500 BC to AD 100). The book is more properly referred to as 1 Enoch to distinguish it from other books bearing the name "Enoch" that were composed later than this period(e.g., 2 Enoch, 3 Enoch). Though 1 Enoch was not considered canonical Scripture by the majority of Jewish and Christian authorities in antiquity, the book had a very wide readership, including the authors of New Testament books. This fact is well known to scholars who work in the original languages of both the New Testament and 1 Enoch. The content of 1 Enoch can be found in a number of passages in the New Testament as well as certain of its theological conceptions. Through the scholarly literature on 1 Enoch is plentiful, no commentary for the interested layperson exists-until now. A Companion to the Book of Enoch: A Reader's Commentary, was written to fill this void and help students of the Bible understand and appreciate this important and influential ancient book. The first volume covered 1 Enoch 1-36, the Book of the Watchers. This second volume explores 1 Enoch 37-71, the Book of the Parables of Enoch. The purpose of a Reader's Commentary is to help readers of 1 Enoch comprehend what the book's content is with great insight and clarity. Its use does not require original language skills on the part of its user. Consequently, this Reader's Commentary on 1 Enoch is not written for scholars. Anyone who has decided to devote the time to reading 1 Enoch, perhaps for the first time, will find this resource eminently useful. A Companion to the Book of Enoch: A Reader's Commentary is based on the translation of 1 Enoch by R. H. Charles (1917). Important original language insights and differences in manuscripts of 1 Enoch are noted and explained as are theological concepts.
A Companion to the Book of Enoch: A Reader's Commentary, Vol II: The Parables of Enoch (1 Enoch 37-71)
A Companion to the Book of Enoch: A Reader's Commentary, Vol II: The Parables of Enoch (1 Enoch 37-71)
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| ISBN-13: | 9781948014410 |
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| Publisher: | Defender |
| Publication date: | 03/01/2021 |
| Series: | A Reader's Commentary , #2 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d) |