A Companion to the Book of Enoch
A Reader’s Commentary, Vol I: The Book of the Watchers
in:
Judaism
Summary:
The book provides an in-depth commentary on the first 36 chapters of the Book of Enoch, known as the Book of the Watchers, offering explanations of the ancient text's themes, language, and historical context. It aims to make the complex ideas and narratives of the ancient manuscript accessible to modern readers, with scholarly insights into its influence on biblical theology.
Key points:
1. The Watchers: The book explores the Watchers, angels who mated with human women, creating the Nephilim, a giant race. This act was a major violation of God's order, resulting in divine punishment.
