Mitchell Chase (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) explores Genesis 6:1-4 with scholarly depth, concluding that the sons of God were angels, not men, and that the Nephilim were mighty humans, not hybrid offspring.
This critique addresses the Faith and Friction podcast’s misrepresentation of Genesis 6 and the Book of Enoch. While well-intentioned, their teaching veers into conspiracy and lacks scholarly grounding.
Researcher Candida Moss explores the profound influence of Enoch, a briefly mentioned biblical figure, whose expanded narratives in texts like 1 Enoch shaped Jewish and Christian thought. Moss highlights Enoch’s role in developing theories of evil, apocalyptic literature, and Ethiopian religious traditions, emphasizing his enduring impact beyond canonical scriptures.
This article explores Jewish interpretations of Genesis 6:1-4, tracing how scholars from the Second Temple period to modern times have grappled with the passage. It examines various perspectives, including angelic and human interpretations of the “sons of God,” and highlights the ongoing influence of these ancient myths on Jewish thought.