Josephus, writing around AD 93, affirms the angelic view of Genesis 6 and links the Nephilim to Greek giant traditions, reflecting what many Jews and early Christians took as the standard reading.
Peter’s letters reference imprisoned spirits and disobedient angels, echoing Genesis 6 and the Book of Enoch. His terminology, widely understood in the first century, supports the angelic interpretation.
Philo of Alexandria writes twice in his books about the Giants and Angels in Genesis
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.
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.