The Lost Book of Enoch [Paperback]

David Humphreys (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 2005

Though widely read by early Christians, the book of Enoch was banned by the church in the fourth century and considered lost for 1,600 years. A mention of it in the New Testament led 19th-century scholars to a manuscript of the Enoch story in Hebrew and Aramaic verse, and a theological study of the manuscript in English followed in 1912. Yet it too eventually disappeared from public view. This edition of the lost biblical book is re-written in contemporary English and recounts the apocalyptic vision revealed to Enoch, the father of Methuselah, when he was taken to heaven by archangels who showed him the future of mankind as he looked down upon the world.

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About the Author

David Humphreys is a devout Christian with an interest in the history of the church.

Product Details

• Paperback: 105 pages
• Publisher: Janus Publishing Company (September 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1857565045
• ISBN-13: 978-1857565041
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,528,165 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars What is the author's purpose ?, March 12, 2006

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Kohtaro Hayashi "Isayah" (Itoh Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Lost Book of Enoch (Paperback)

This book is unique. It has no chapters and also entirely different order numbers from the standard edition of the Book of Enoch. It seems the author intended to compose the some of a mystical fable. It is acceptable that this type of books may exist. But I cannot understand what this author makes to express really through the Book of Enoch original. Simply, I was interesting in it than some kinds of other the Book of Enoch. For instance, the book by R.K.Brown, or by J.B. Lumpkin.

Admittedly, R.H.Charles' edition in 1912 is the most important book, of course. Among others of the Book of Enoch, I think D.Olson's book is the particularly finest one.

By the way, a book which relates to Enoch was issued in the end of last year, titled "Fallen Angels and the History of Judaism and Christianity" - The Reception of Enochic Literature - by A.Y.Reed.

This book is excellent and outstanding indeed. I believe anyone who read the Book of Enoch sincerely, give their approval on this (her) book.