What isApolyptical Literature of Enoch?
An Overview of the Books of Enoch
Discover the ancient Hebrew text attributed to Enoch, father of Methuselah and great-grandfather of Noah. This book delves into the origins of demons, the fall of angels, and the moral necessity of the Genesis flood. It also prophesies the thousand-year reign of the Messiah.
Thought to date back to 300-200 BC, it's a fascinating glimpse into ancient theology. While not considered canonical by most, it's a historical and theological treasure.
The Class
We will meet online. The class uses the Harvard pedagogical method of “Connect, Extend, Challenge.” Please watch a video before our class, and write down connections, extensions, and challenges. We will then go into a group discussion to share our findings.
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Please watch these videos for more info:
Dale Martin (Yale) - Apocalyptic and Resistance | Apocalyptic and Accommodation
John C. Hamer (Centre Place Church) - Apocalypses and Apocalypticism | The History of the End of the World
Elaine Pagels (Priceton) - The Truth About the Book of Revelations
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The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha Volume 1 Apocalyptic Literature and Testaments Edited by James H. Charlesworth
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Essay: Introduction to Old Testament Apocalyptic Literature by Richard A. Taylor
Video: Giants and Fallen Angels - The Context of the Book of Enoch (Centre Place)
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Video: 2nd Enoch - The Secrets of Enoch (Centre Place)
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Video: Who is Metatron? The Origins of the Angel from the 3rd Book of Enoch (Esoterica)
Daniel Boyarin of the University of California at Berkeley, whose three-part lecture will addresses: The Quest of the Historical Metatron.
1. Rethinking Apocalypse; or, Apocalypse Then
2. The Talmudic Apocalypse
3. Enoch or Jesus? The Quest of the Historical Metatron (Yale)
Week 1: Apocalyptic Intro
Week 2: Enoch 1
Week 3: Enoch 2
Week 4: Enoch 3
Week 5: Apocalyptic A.I.
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