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Explore the story of disobedient angels and their offspring from its origin to the modern debate and its impact on Christian thought.
How Tartarus Became a Prison for Fallen Angels
Joseph T. Antley is an alumnus of Brigham Young University’s History Department, with training in digital preservation, archival studies, and special collections. His paper, “Tartarus in Classical Greek, Apocalyptic Jewish, and Early Christian Mythologies,” is hosted...
Pirkei de‑Rabbi Eliezer on Genesis 6 and the Giants
Pirkei de‑Rabbi Eliezer (often abbreviated PRE) is one of the most vivid post‑biblical Jewish retellings of Genesis. In chapter 23, it gives a striking interpretation of Genesis 6:1–4: the “sons of God” are angels who fall from heaven, lust after the daughters of...
Nephilim Conspiracies vs. the Bible: A Reality Check from a Fan of Genesis
Many modern Nephilim proponents build elaborate, fear‑driven systems on disputed words, misread passages, and debunked conspiracies; this article shows how a Bible‑first, Christ‑centered approach exposes those errors and recovers the real theological weight of Genesis 6.
START HERE
New to the topic? Begin with these two in-depth guides before exploring the databases below.
GENESIS 6:1–4 EXPLAINED
A clear, Bible-first walkthrough of Genesis 6:1–4 – the sons of God, the Nephilim, the major views, and the corruption that led into the Flood.
WHO WERE THE SONS OF GOD?
Examine the Hebrew phrase, the three major interpretations, the earliest Jewish and Christian readings, and the evidence for heavenly beings.
EXPLORE DATA
Explore our databases for yourself to discover how people have understood the story of the ‘sons of God’ and Nephilim through the millennia.
ANCIENT SOURCES
A largest online database of ancient documents that retell the Genesis 6:1-4 story.
MODERN COMMENTATORS
A database of modern thought on Genesis 6 from respected scholars & pastors.
RESEARCH PAPERS
A database of recent research papers exploring various facets of this topic.
RELATED MYTHS
A database of myths from all over the world that relate to the Genesis 6 story.
VIDEOS
These videos feature respected pastors and Bible scholars, and have been carefully selected to give you a firm foundation on the most important aspects.
So jump in and discover the story of Genesis 6: 1 – 4…
REVIEWS & DEBUNKING
Here, we debunk dubious internet articles and videos, and review books and movies that relate to this topic.
Are Aliens, Nimrod, and DNA Tests Connected to the Nephilim? A Bible-First Field Guide
Are aliens, Nimrod, and “Nephilim DNA” really tied to Genesis 6? This Bible-first guide cuts through myths, examines key texts, and points back to Christ and Scripture.
Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Nephilim: Where We Agree (and What’s Still Unclear)
At the risk of sounding strange for a non-JW researcher: on Genesis 6, Jehovah’s Witnesses are much closer to the oldest Jewish and Christian reading of the Nephilim than many evangelicals today. They see the “sons of God” as rebellious angels, the Nephilim as their...
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
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Recommended reading. Much more to come!
FALLEN: THE SONS OF GOD AND THE NEPHILIM
by Tim Chaffey
This detailed and easy-to-follow book represents one of the most comprehensive investigations into the identity of the Nephilim and the ‘sons of God’.
Carefully and thoroughly researched, Fallen examines the biblical and historical data to clear up the confusion.
ABOUT US
Chasing the Giants is a research project by Jake Mooney exploring Genesis 6, the Nephilim, the Book of Enoch, ancient sources, scholarly research, and modern claims.
The goal is not to sensationalize difficult passages or pretend every question has been solved. It is to begin with the biblical text, examine relevant evidence, distinguish Scripture from later interpretation, and remain honest about what we do and do not know.
