Giants and the Watchers: How Enoch Reimagined Genesis 6
A clear review of Matthew Goff’s study of 1 Enoch’s giants, showing how Watchers reframes Genesis 6 with “monster” themes and why that matters for faithful reading.
The Babylon Bee Joked About Nephilim… And All “Heck” Broke Loose
The Bee poked fun at Nephilim talk derailing Bible studies. Here is what it got right, what the comments reveal, and a Bible first plan that keeps Romans night on track
Hesiod’s Theogony and Genesis 6: Giants, Gods, and Tartarus
A careful comparison of Hesiod’s Theogony and Genesis 6:1–4. We trace overlaps in giants, divine revolt, and imprisonment, and highlight decisive differences in genre, theology, and ethics so Scripture remains primary while Greek myth provides cultural background.
Sanchuniathon and Genesis 6: Giants, “Free Intercourse,” and What Really Overlaps
A careful comparison of Sanchuniathon’s Phoenician creation account (preserved by Eusebius) with Genesis 6:1–4. We trace true overlaps (giants, moral disorder) and key differences (cosmogony vs moral history), explain why early Christians cited it, and keep Scripture primary with background in its place.
Enuma Elish and Genesis 6:1–4: what really overlaps (and what doesn’t)
Enuma Elish and Genesis 6 share motifs of rebellion and binding, but tell different stories. This guide compares themes, marks key differences, and shows how Jude/2 Peter echo Genesis 6.