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Were Beowulf’s Giants the Nephilim? A Genesis 6 Guide

Were Beowulf’s Giants the Nephilim? A Genesis 6 Guide

by Jacob Mooney | Aug 17, 2025 | Myths

This article examines how the giants and monsters in Beowulf reflect the anomalous account in Genesis 6:1–4, comparing biblical Nephilim tradition, Old English epic motifs, and Christian reframing.

Jude, Enoch, and the Canon Question: What Moore’s Study Shows

Jude, Enoch, and the Canon Question: What Moore’s Study Shows

by Jacob Mooney | Aug 17, 2025 | Research

When Jude quotes 1 Enoch, many readers worry. Did an inspired New Testament writer give Scripture-level authority to a non-canonical book? And did that quote cause the church to doubt Jude? Nicholas J. Moore’s study, published in the Journal of Theological Studies...
“No, Jude DIDn’T ENDORSE BOOK OF ENOCH AS INSPIRED” – Unpacking Dr. Peter Gentry’s 2017 Paper

“No, Jude DIDn’T ENDORSE BOOK OF ENOCH AS INSPIRED” – Unpacking Dr. Peter Gentry’s 2017 Paper

by Jacob Mooney | Aug 4, 2025 | Research

Does Jude’s Enoch quote put 1 Enoch inside the Bible? Discover the manuscripts, Dead Sea Scroll fragments, and chiastic clues that say “no.”

Early Church Fathers on Genesis 6: Angels as Sons of God

Early Church Fathers on Genesis 6: Angels as Sons of God

by Jacob Mooney | Jul 13, 2025 | Tracing the Giants Series

A chronological guide to how early Jewish and Christian writers read Genesis 6—from Justin and Tertullian to Julius Africanus and Augustine.

Should Christians Read Michael Heiser? A Balanced Look

Should Christians Read Michael Heiser? A Balanced Look

by Jacob Mooney | May 31, 2025 | DEBUNKING

What did Michael Heiser really believe about angels, demons, and the Nephilim? A thoughtful summary of his views with scholarly critique.

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