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Third Book of Enoch (3 Enoch, Merkabah Hebrew Book of Enoch)

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The Third Book of Enoch is about the Merkabah and Jewish Mysticism. It tells how Enoch went to heaven and was transformed into the angel Metatron. The book has names of angels, angelic visions, stations and the like. Fortunately this translator has avoided the use of sexist language which those who rehash the old public domain translations of Enoch have not.

This is for the EDITION of 3 Enoch, not review of 3 Enoch, as I'm not a scholar! I see with a lot of reviews of Enoch, people write reviews about the actual books of Enoch themselves, not reviews about the edition, when there are so many different editions made on the one old public domain translation. This is NOT a public domain translation, this is an original 2010 translation by an ancient language college professor.
It is super easy to read, and flows like a good story. There is lots of additional information, a great introduction, and lots of endnotes.
Now to 3 Enoch - it is a must for anyone into Jewish mysticism, ceremonial magick, enochian language, Kabbalah, and so on. It's all about the Merkabah.

I have just finished Dr Nyland's Third Book of Enoch and I am absolutely amazed! Why have such wonderful secrets of translation been left undisturbed for so long!!! We are very fortunate to be in an era where translation of the Ancient Hebrew has really become far more accessable and accurate. I am indebted to Dr Nyland's amazing research that has allowed the reader to access such beautiful texts. What I really enjoyed was her clear and succinct writing style and the way she was able to bring these ancient texts to life. This is simply mindblowing work of immeasurable importance. Her capacity to elucidate the original meanings has brought brilliant revelations for me and greatly augmented my faith in my creator!

I'm completely blown away by the writings of 3 Enoch. I'm in awe at what Rabbi Ishmael was able to witness and record. To me, it seems as if he had experienced astral projection on a higher level, similar to what Enoch had experienced before he was taken up from this world.

This book has broadened my understanding of what the Merkabah is and its importance.

It is time for all believers to understand the importance of the books of Enoch; and I am very pleased to know that there are lexicographers such as Dr. Nyland in this world who are working toward bringing this knowledge to the people. May God bless her work and protect her from evil as she continues to do His will through her.