Who were the Nephilim & 'Sons of God'?

Who Were the Nephilim?

Explore sources, research, and commentary on the mysterious ‘sons of God’ and the Nephilim in Genesis 6.

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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.

Sulpicius Severus: The Nephilim and The Angels That Forsook God

Sulpicius Severus, a Christian writer and historian from ancient France, provides a fascinating interpretation of Genesis 6:1-4. Discover his views on the mysterious nephilim, their origins, and the involvement of angels in the emergence of antediluvian giants.

Commodianus on the Interactions of Angels and Humanity in Genesis

Explore the interpretation of this ancient Christian poet regarding the union of angels and humans, the birth of giants, and the worship of idols. Discover his perspective on the historical events described in the passage and the influence of 2nd temple literature.

Eusebius on Nephilim, Daemons, and Genesis 6

How Eusebius linked Genesis 6 to Greek myths: angels, giants, and daemons in Praeparatio Evangelica—a clear, Bible-first guide to his argument and why it matters.

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Explore our databases for yourself to discover how people have understood the story of the ‘sons of God’ and Nephilim through the millennia.

the story of Enoch and the Watchers according to the book of Jubilees

ANCIENT SOURCES

A largest online database of ancient documents that retell the Genesis 6:1-4 story.

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dr michael heiser on the nephilim and sons of god

MODERN COMMENTATORS

A database of modern thought on Genesis 6 from respected scholars & pastors.

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RESEARCH PAPERS

A database of recent research papers exploring various facets of this topic.

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Exploring the Epistle of Jude and its story of disobedient angels

RELATED MYTHS

A database of myths from all over the world that relate to the Genesis 6 story.

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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.

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REVIEWS & DEBUNKING

Here, we debunk dubious internet articles and videos, and review books and movies that relate to this topic.

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RESOURCES

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.

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