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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.
Jesus vs the ‘sons of God’ in Genesis 6 – what’s the difference?
Explore how Jesus as the unique, eternal Son of God differs from the “sons of God” in Genesis 6, and why their dark descent highlights the beauty of Christ’s incarnation.
Rabbi Samuel Z. Glaser and the Genesis 6 Problem
Rabbi Dr. Samuel Z. Glaser (1929–2022), an Orthodox-trained rabbi and clinical psychologist, reads Genesis 6:1–4 as a deliberately muted remnant of a broader demigod myth. Drawing on ancient Near Eastern parallels, Second Temple writings like 1 Enoch and the Genesis...
The Holy Mountain and the Giants: Eutychius on Genesis 6 and the Nephilim
Eutychius of Alexandria—Sa‘id b. al-Bitriq (c. 877–940 CE)—was a Christian Arab patriarch, physician, and historian who lived under Abbasid rule, mostly in Baghdad and later in Fustat (Old Cairo). As patriarch of Alexandria in the Melkite (Chalcedonian) tradition, he...
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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.
Faith and Friction’s Nephilim Episode: Misquotes & Missed Context
This critique addresses the Faith and Friction podcast’s misrepresentation of Genesis 6 and the Book of Enoch. While well-intentioned, their teaching veers into conspiracy and lacks scholarly grounding.
Was Goliath a Nephilim? Breaking Down House of David’s Controversial Sequence
House of David’s ‘Giants Awakened’ episode reignites debates about Goliath, the Nephilim, and ancient giants. We break down the sequence vs. Scripture.
RESOURCES
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.
