Doedens’s Case for a Later Syriac Development of the Sethite Reading
When did the Sethite reading of Genesis 6 emerge? Doedens traces its earliest evidence through Julius Africanus, Syriac writers, and Athanasius.
Cory Anderson on Jude’s Use of 1 Enoch as Inspired Authority
Cory Anderson argues Jude likely viewed 1 Enoch as inspired and authoritative, reading it eschatologically and christologically.
Where Did the Watchers Come From? Amar Annus on Apkallu Sages
Amar Annus argues that Jewish writers reshaped Mesopotamian apkallu traditions into the Watchers story of rebellious heavenly teachers and forbidden knowledge. Here is what the comparison can—and cannot—show about Genesis 6 and 1 Enoch.
Did Goliath Have Hereditary Gigantism?
Could Goliath’s height have resulted from inherited pituitary gigantism? A careful review of Donnelly and Morrison’s AIP gene hypothesis.
Sethite Line in Genesis 6:1–4: Sons of God as Corrupt Humans
According to this reviewed research paper, Genesis 6:1–4 depicts the sons of God as the Sethite line corrupted by marrying daughters of men, increasing wickedness before Noah’s flood.
Matthew J. Goff on Sirach 16:7: Canaanite Chiefs or Nephilim?
Matthew J. Goff concludes Sirach 16:7 alludes to Genesis 6 but primarily describes archaic Canaanite chieftains shaped by giant traditions.