Book of Enoch facts for kids

The Book of Enoch is an ancient religious book. It claims to have been written by Enoch. Enoch was a very old ancestor of Noah in the Bible. He was Noah's great-grandfather.

However, most experts do not believe Enoch actually wrote this book. They call it Pseudepigrapha. This means it's a book written under a false name. The Book of Enoch is not part of the official Bible. Only the Ethiopian Orthodox Church includes it in their Bible.

The Book of Enoch was likely written around 200 BC. It tells many interesting stories. These include how evil spirits and giants came to be. It also explains why some angels left heaven. The book gives a reason for Noah's Flood. It also describes a future time when a special leader will rule for a thousand years. Many Christians find it interesting because a part of it is quoted in the Epistle of Jude (Jude 1:14-15) in the New Testament.

What is the Book of Enoch about?

The Book of Enoch is a collection of writings. It shares many ideas about angels, demons, and the end of the world. It also talks about God's plans for humanity.

Stories of Angels and Giants

One main part of the book tells about a group of angels. These angels are called the "Watchers." They came down to Earth and taught humans forbidden knowledge. They also had children with human women. These children were giants. The book says these giants caused a lot of trouble on Earth.

Why the Great Flood happened

The Book of Enoch explains that God sent Noah's Flood because of these angels and giants. The world had become very evil. The flood was a way to clean the Earth. It was also a way to punish the angels who had done wrong.

Future events and the Messiah

The book also talks about future events. It describes a time when a special leader, often called the Messiah, will rule the Earth. This rule is said to last for a thousand years. It is a time of peace and justice.

Why is the Book of Enoch important?

Even though it's not in most Bibles, the Book of Enoch is important. It helps us understand the beliefs of some people long ago. It shows what they thought about good and evil. It also shows their ideas about angels and the future.

Some early Christian writers knew about this book. As mentioned, a small part of it is even quoted in the New Testament. This shows that it was a well-known text in ancient times. It gives us a peek into the religious ideas of that period.

Images for kids

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  Finnish translation of the Book of Enoch

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  Chester Beatty XII, Greek manuscript of the Book of Enoch, 4th century

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  4th century AD manuscript, with the end of 'The Epistle of Enoch' and the beginning of the Passion homily of 'Melito'; note the large text reading ΕΠΙΣΤΟΛΗ ΕΝΩΧ (EPISTOLĒ ENOCH)

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  A robot, symbolizing knowledge and learning.