For example, they need to have teachings that fit the accepted books of the Bible. Various features define the Biblical canon. Those books fit into the Scripture canon, which has a long history of being accepted as accurate, true, and authoritative teaching. A book must be considered God’s inspired and written Word to qualify as Scripture. Why Isn’t the Book of Enoch Considered Scripture?īiblical scholars do not consider The book of Enoch to be Scripture. The fact that Jude quotes the book of Enoch makes that particular passage accurate, but not necessarily the whole book. However, the Bible never describes Noah as having white hair or any of the superhuman features he is depicted as having in the book of Enoch.Īgain, the fact that the book of Enoch may get one or two things correct doesn’t necessarily mean all of it is correct. He gave Noah instructions on making the ark and who God would spare on the ark. The Bible tells us that Noah found grace with God ( Genesis 6:8) and told Noah that He was going to destroy the earth because of the wickedness on the earth.
Again, this passage contains elements that match the Bible with unverified and legendary material. Enoch reveals that Noah is truly Lamech’s son and that Noah and his three sons will be spared when the earth is destroyed. Methuselah seeks out Enoch for advice about the child. Noah is described as having a bright disposition, so much so that he blesses the Lord when he is born. Noah is described as being born with white hair, which makes Lamech initially unsure if Noah is truly his son. Lastly, the book of Enoch talks about Noah. There are discussions about how humanity would have had eternal life by eating from the Tree of Life.
It also describes good angels-archangels like Michael, Gabriel, and Uriel, who keep watch. The book of Enoch doesn’t only talk about fallen angels. Enoch is depicted telling them they will have no peace and receive no mercy because of what they did. The book of Enoch describes God using Enoch as a messenger to the fallen angels.
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