![]() ![]() Therefore, the term “apocrypha” began taking on a negative meaning because the orthodoxy felt as if they were being kept in the dark by not being told the teachings of these books. Gradually the idea was accepted that such books were only to be read by the wise. Apocryphal is derived from the Greek and means “hidden” or “secret.” Originally it was a complimentary term, and when applied to sacred books it meant that their contents was considered too exalted to be made available to the general public. To better understand the possible reason for the omission of the Book of Enoch from the Bible, the term “apocryphal” must be considered. Once it was considered to be among the biblical apocryphal writings by the early church fathers. The Enochian writings like others such as The Books of Tobias, Esdras, and others, were omitted (or lost) from the Bible. The Book of Enoch, also known as Ethiopic Enoch, I Enoch or 1 Enoch, and The Book of Henoch” was revered by the Jews and Christians alike but fell into disfavor among powerful theologians because of its controversial descriptions of the nature and deeds of the fallen angels. Only a deluge could wipe out the stain of enormity, and pave the way for a restitution of the balance between the human and the divine, which had been disturbed by these unlawful revelations.Ī translation of the Book of Enoch was published by Archbishop Lawrence in 1821, the Etheopic text in 1838, and there is a good edition by Dillman (1851), Philippi and Ewald have also written special works on the subject. The fallen angels exposed their occult and heaven-born wisdom to earthly women, whereby it was profaned, and brute force taking advantage of the profanation of divine law, reigned supreme. In this account we see descriptions of the profanation of mysteries. ![]() Amazarac gave instruction in all secrets of sorcerers Barkaial was the master of those who study the stars Akibeel manifested signs and Azaradel taught the motions of the moon.” They took wives with whom they had intercourse, to whom they also taught Magic, the art of enchantment and the diverse properties of roots and trees. Hereinafter follow the names of those angelic leaders who descended with this object: Samyasa, chief among all, Urakabarameel, Azibeel, Tamiel, Ramuel, Danel, Azkeel, Sarakuyal, Asael, Armers, Batraal, Anane, Sameveel, Ertrael, Turel, Jomiael, Arizial. Now there were two hundred who descended Mount Hermon, and it was from this time that the mountain received its designation, which signifies Mount of the Oath. For in those days the sons of men having multiplied, there were born to them daughters of great beauty.Īnd when the angels, or sons of heaven, beheld them, they were filled with desire wherefore they said to one another: ‘Come let us choose wives from among the race of man, and let us beget children.’ Their leader Samyasa, answered thereupon and said: ‘Perchance you will be wanting in the courage to fulfill this resolution, and then I alone shall be answerable for your fall.’īut they swore that they would in no way repent and that they would achieve their whole design. The book says, “that there were angels who consented to fall from heaven that they might have intercourse with daughters of earth.
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