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What Philo Believed About the Sons of God and Giants in Genesis 6

What Philo Believed About the Sons of God and Giants in Genesis 6

by Jacob Mooney | Sep 28, 2022 | First Century, Sources

Philo of Alexandria writes twice in his books about the Giants and Angels in Genesis

The Nephilim in Genesis: What the Bible Actually Says

The Nephilim in Genesis: What the Bible Actually Says

by Jacob Mooney | Sep 26, 2022 | BC, Sources

What are the Nephilim in Genesis 6? Discover biblical and historical views on the sons of God, giants, and why this story still resonates today.

2 Baruch: The Angels ‘that mingled with women’

2 Baruch: The Angels ‘that mingled with women’

by Jacob Mooney | Sep 26, 2022 | BC, Sources

A friendly, biblically faithful overview of 2 Baruch’s brief reference to angels who “mingled with women,” how it echoes Genesis 6, and how Christians should read this non-canonical book wisely.

Jude, Fallen Angels, and the Echoes of Enoch

Jude, Fallen Angels, and the Echoes of Enoch

by Jacob Mooney | Sep 13, 2022 | First Century, Sources

From the Biblical canon, Jude gives us a definite reference point for the view of the early church on Genesis 6, as well as confirming their familiarity with the Book of Enoch.

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Chasing the Giants is a Bible-first research project exploring Genesis 6, the Nephilim, the Book of Enoch, and the history of their interpretation. We bring together Scripture, ancient sources, scholarship, and modern commentary to separate what the evidence says from speculation and sensationalism.

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