The Definition of ‘Nephilim’ in the Bible
We will delve into the origins and definitions of the Hebrew word “nephilim” and try to better understand what they meant in their original context.
Athenagoras: ‘Angels fathered Giants’
ATHENAGORAS was a 2nd-century Christian apologist and philosopher who made a significant impact on early Christian thought and was well known for his writing, particularly “A Plea for the Christians”, in which he advocated to Rome for mercy and toleration...
Irenaeus of Lyons and ‘illicit unions’ of angels
Irenaeus of Lyons was a Christian bishop and theologian of the 2nd century, widely regarded as one of the early church fathers. Born in Asia Minor, he became a disciple of Polycarp, who was a disciple of John the Apostle. Irenaeus had a major impact on the development...
Justin Martyr on Genesis 6: Fallen Angels and the Pagan Gods
Justin Martyr linked Genesis 6 and pagan gods to fallen angels. Discover how this 2nd-century apologist used angel theology to defend the Christian faith.
HOW THE STORY OF THE ‘SONS OF GOD’ AND THE NEPHILIM GREW OVER 3,000 YEARS | TRACING THE GIANTS PART 2
A summary of how the story of the Nephilim and the ‘sons of God’ has been understood and expanded on for more than 3,000 years/