Goff on the Watchers: Monstrous Giants Reimagine 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.
Jude, Enoch, and the Canon Question: What Moore’s Study Shows
When Jude quotes 1 Enoch, many readers worry. Did an inspired New Testament writer give Scripture-level authority to a non-canonical book? And did that quote cause the church to doubt Jude? Nicholas J. Moore’s study, published in the Journal of Theological Studies...
“No, Jude DIDn’T ENDORSE BOOK OF ENOCH AS INSPIRED” – Unpacking Dr. Peter Gentry’s 2017 Paper
Does Jude’s Enoch quote put 1 Enoch inside the Bible? Discover the manuscripts, Dead Sea Scroll fragments, and chiastic clues that say “no.”
Genesis 6 Reimagined: Loren Stuckenbruck on Angels, Giants, and Judgment
Loren Stuckenbruck explores how early Jewish texts like 1 Enoch and Jubilees reshaped Genesis 6 into a story of cosmic rebellion and divine justice.
Robin Routledge on the Nephilim: Antediluvian Heroes and Human Hubris
In our exploration of the Nephilim, we turn to Robin Routledge’s 2015 paper “The Nephilim: A Tall Story?” The paper delves into the origins and implications of these mysterious figures within the context of the pre-flood era.
Reviewing “The Punishment of Asael (1 En. 10:4-8) and Mesopotamian Anti-Witchcraft Literature”
We delve into an insightful research paper titled “The Punishment of Asael (1 En. 10:4-8) and Mesopotamian Anti-Witchcraft Literature.” Authored by Henryk Drawnel, this paper offers a unique perspective on the punishment of Asael within the Book of Enoch, shedding light on its possible connection with Mesopotamian witchcraft beliefs.